Kaffarah is a charitable compensation made by Muslims for intentionally breaking any fasts during the holy month of Ramadan, without a valid reason.

How much is Kaffarah?

To atone for the intentionally broken fast, you must fast continuously for 60 days. However, if you are unable to do that, then you have to feed 60 poor people at a rate of £5 per person (the cost of an average meal in the UK). As a result, this amounts to £300 for each intentionally missed/broken fast.

However, if you have a valid reason to miss/break your fast and are unable to make up the fast at any other time in the future, you must pay fidyah.

What is the difference between Kaffarah and Fidya?

If you deliberately break a fast without a valid reason, you must pay Kaffarah. However, Fidya (Fidyah) is only paid if you miss a fast but have a valid reason to do so and are unable to make up the fast at any other time in the future. The amount paid for each missed fast is the equivalent of feeding 60 people. However, when paying Fidya, the payment for each missed fast is equivalent to feeding one person.

When to pay Kaffarah?

Payment can be made at any time throughout the year. You must pay if you have knowingly broken any fasts during the holy month of Ramadan unnecessarily.