Fasting during Ramadan is a religious duty that all eligible Muslims must carry out as per Allah’s (SWT) instructions and the five pillars of Islam.
Missing Ramadan fasts is very serious and is to be avoided at all costs. If you do miss a fast, there are compensations that need to be made in order to repent for it, but these differ depending on why the fast has been missed.
Missing a Fast Accidentally
Many facets of Islam boil down to intent and breaking or missing a fast in Ramadan is no different. If you genuinely forget that it is Ramadan and take a sip of water or nibble on a piece of food, only to later remember it’s Ramadan, your fast won’t necessarily be broken or missed. This is because there was no direct intent to miss the fast.
It is believed that Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said
“Whoever forgets that he is fasting and eats or drinks, let him complete his fast, for the One Who fed him and gave him to drink was Allah.” – Abu Hurayrah
What is Fidya?
Fidya is a religious donation made in Islam when a fast is missed during Ramadan or when one is unable to fast due to one's health.. Fidya donations can be in form of food or money and is used to feed those in dire need.
Who Should Pay Fidya?
Pregnant women, permanently ill individuals, elderly who cannot fast, those with mental illness and those in need of regular medications
Why is Fidya important in Islam?
As we all know that we are bound to make up for missing the mandatory fasts during Ramadan, as this is a commandment from Allah [swt]
Fasting during the holy month is for a fixed number of days, and if the one listening to this has been advised not to fast by a medical doctor or has a preoccuring illness, or is always on a journey, they are allowed to miss their fast.
If you are able to fast for few days, make an attempt to fast the remaining days
For those who are capable of fasting (but still do not fast) there is a redemption: feeding a needy man for each day missed. Whoever voluntarily does more good than is required, will find it better for him; and that you should fast is better for you, if you only know. (Qur’an 2:184)
How Much Do You Need to Pay?
The estimated cost, based on the Islamic Center of Nigeria is ₦1,200 per day and if you know you are unable to fast the entire month, just Iftar is ₦36,000. But we advice you feed one person [Sahur and Iftar] and that would be ₦72,000
The Fiqh Council of North America adised that Fidya is $10 for each day missed or $300 if you won't be able to fast the entire month of Ramadan.
There is no better time than now to fulfill your obligation and help those in need at the same time.
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Allahumo baligna Ramadan
