This page provides a fidyah calculator to help you estimate your fidyah payment. It also explains how fidyah payment is used and provides a guide to qadha’ fasting.
How your fidyah payment is used: Fidyah payments are channelled for charitable purposes, such as providing meals or food assistance to those in need.
Guide to Qadha’ Fasting
Missing fasts during the month of Ramadhan is not uncommon, as there are various reasons for not doing so, whether intentional or unintentional. There are criteria a person should meet. There are three types of repayment (Qadha’) of fasting:
1) Compulsory repayment of fasting (Wajib Qada’)
It is compulsory to repay fasting in these situations:
- Musafir: Those who have travelled approximately 84km or more.
- Illness: Those who are unable to fast due to illness, and the chances of recovery are slim.
- Haid or Nifas: Haid refers to menstrual bleeding. Nifas refers to postnatal bleeding after childbirth. During haid or nifas, fasting is not performed and must be replaced later.
- Pregnant women or breastfeeding: Those who may not be able to fast due to risk or hardship.
- Invalidated fast: Those whose fast was invalidated by one of the conditions that invalidate a fast.
2) Wajib Fidyah
- Severe illness: Those who are not able to fast and the chances of recovery are very slim.
- Old age: The elderly and those who are weak.
3) Wajib Qada’ and Fidyah
Fast(s) that have not been repaid from the previous Ramadhan until the next Ramadhan arrives.
How to Use the Fidyah Calculator (Example)
- Years Not Fasting: 2019
- No. of Days: 7
- Click "Add Year" to include other years, if any.
- The calculator will generate the total amount payable automatically.
Note: If you are unsure whether your situation requires qadha’, fidyah, or both, please consult a qualified religious authority for guidance.
