What if I cannot fast during Ramadan?
Muslims who can’t fast (elderly who are not strong enough to fast, very sick people, etc.) should give Fidya, a compensation for each missed day of fasting. If however an old or sick person gains strength after Ramadan, it is recommended that he/she fasts to make up those days, and the Fidya they paid will count as a sadaqah on their behalf.
What Allah (swt) has said about paying fidya:
" . . . And as for those who can fast with difficulty, they have (a choice either to fast or) to feed a Miskîn (poor person) (for every day). But whoever does good of his own accord, it is better for him. And that you fast, it is better for you if only you know." (Al-Baqarah 2:184)
How does Hidaya distribute fidya?
Hidaya Foundation (www.hidaya.org) distributes Fidya on behalf of those who can’t fast in the form of meals for poor and deserving people..
What is the cost of fidya?
Fidya for each missed day of fasting is US$3.50 according to Hanafi school of thought or US$7.00 according to other major schools of thought.
To donate online via electronic check or credit card for Fidya, please visit:
https://donation.hidaya.org/donation.aspx?projectId=83
You can mail checks payable to "Hidaya Foundation" to:
Hidaya Foundation, P.O. Box 5481, Santa Clara, CA 95056
Sincerely,
Waseem Baloch*
Toll free: (866) 244-3292
E-mail: mail@hidaya.org
Hidaya Foundation is a US based non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization, with Tax ID # 77-0502583. Its mission is to implement educational, health care and social welfare projects in economically depressed areas of the world.
*Sidi Waseem is a true hero. He is one of the hardest working super men we know. We were blessed to have worked side-by-side with him in the past.
I cannot fast during the month of ramadan this year, I am in my last month of my pregnancy so what should I do. Should I pay for each missed day and then make up those days later as well. please help
Sasha, please consult your local scholars. If you do not have access to a local scholar, please search SunniPath's Q&A section here: http://qa.sunnipath.com/
I hope this helps.
I am not fasting this year as im recovering after 1st surgery (fistulotomy with seton suture inserted) and waiting to go back into surgery to have suture removed.
I want to pay Fidya for previous years (since age of 12), and it amounts to GBP1800.00, question is.... Do I have to feed the poor person during ramadhan? Or can I set up regular giving each month to pay for food to needy family.
Kamran
As salamu 'alaykum Kamran, please contact Waseem Baloch at Hidaya Foundation or your local charity to arrange for payment. All the best and may Allah s.w.t. reward you with abundant blessings.
Sasha, please consult your local scholars. If you do not have access to a local scholar, please search SunniPath's Q&A section here: http://qa.sunnipath.com/
I hope this helps.
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