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Fidya Summary
Fasting Exemption Tracker 2025: Who Pays Fidya & How Much?
Fasting exemptions in Ramadan are a mercy from Allah. Use our Fidya calculator to track missed fasts and compute exact compensation based on 2025 Pakistan rates (or your local currency).
Who is Exempt from Fasting?
Allah allows exemptions for:
- Travelers (Safar): Journey >82 km, intention to fast if possible
- Ill (Temporary): Recovery expected — make up (Qada) later
- Pregnant/Breastfeeding: Fear harm to self/baby — Fidya + Qada
- Elderly/Chronic Illness: No recovery hope — Fidya only
- Menstruation/Postnatal: Qada only (no Fidya)
Fidya vs Qada vs Kaffarah
| Type | When | Amount | Make-up? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qada | Valid excuse (travel, illness) | 1 fast = 1 fast | Yes |
| Fidya | Cannot fast ever (elderly, chronic) | Feed 1 poor person 2 meals/day | No |
| Kaffarah | Deliberate break (no excuse) | 60 days continuous or feed 60 poor | Yes + penalty |
2025 Fidya Rates (Pakistan)
| Region | Per Day (PKR) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Lahore/Karachi | PKR 850–1,000 | Local Muftis |
| Islamabad | PKR 900 | Ruaf Foundation |
| Global (USD) | $3–4 per day | Islamic Relief |
Who Pays Fidya?
- Elderly unable to fast
- Chronically ill (cancer, dialysis, etc.)
- Pregnant/breastfeeding if fear harm and cannot make up later
- Not for menstruation, temporary illness, or travel (Qada only)
Sample: 10 Missed Days, Fidya PKR 900/day
- 10 days × PKR 900 = PKR 9,000 total
- Feeds 10 poor people for 10 days (or 1 person for 10 days)
- Pay via mosque, Edhi, or trusted charity
When to Pay Fidya?
Best: Before next Ramadan
Allowed: Anytime after missing fast
Latest: Before death (wasiyyah)
Can You Pay in Cash?
Yes — all four madhabs allow cash equivalent. Use local cost of two meals.
Fidya Calculation Rules
- 1 Fidya = feed one poor person two meals
- Staple: wheat, rice, dates (market rate)
- Round up — extra is Sadaqah
- Pay early to benefit poor in Ramadan
Pro Tips
- Track daily — avoid forgetting
- Consult scholar if unsure (pregnant/ill)
- Combine with Fitra — pay together
- Teach family — children learn responsibility
Related Calculators
FAQs
Can I make up fasts later? Yes — if temporary excuse (travel, illness, pregnancy).
Is Fidya per person? Yes — each exempt person pays separately.
Pregnant and missed 15 days? If cannot make up → 15 × Fidya. If can → Qada only.
Where to pay? Local mosque, Edhi, Saylani, Islamic Relief, or directly to poor.
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