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Arranges feeding of poor and deserving people on behalf of those who cannot fast during the month of Ramadan
“As for those who have not the capacity to bear the strain of fasting, for such the substitute is the feeding of an indigent person.” Al-Quran (2:184)
Narrated 'Abdullah bin Ma'qal: I sat with Ka'b bin 'Ujra and asked him about the Fidya. He replied, "This revelation was revealed concerning my case especially, but it is also for you in general. I was carried to Allah's Apostle and the lice were falling in great number on my face. The Prophet said, "I have never thought that your ailment (or struggle) has reached to such an extent as I see. Can you afford a sheep?" I replied in the negative. He then said, "Fast for three days, or feed six poor persons each with half a Sa of food." (1 Sa = 3 Kilograms approx.) Sahih Bukhari, Volume 3, Book 28, Number 43
For those who are unable to fast (elderly, sick, handicapped, etc.) a compensation must be given by feeding a poor person for every day of fasting not observed. Fidya for each day is $3.50 according to Hanafi school of thought or $7.00 according to other major schools of thought. |
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