Fatawaa

Subject : Islamic Ruling on Paying a Fidyah for Breaking a Fast for a Valid Excuse
Fatwa Number : 4155
Date : 02-02-2026
Classified : Money Paid in Compensation for Fasting & when is
Fatwa Type : Summarized Fatawaa

Question :

Is fidyah required for someone who breaks their fast due to a valid excuse?



The Answer :

● If the excuse is permanent, such as a chronic illness with no hope of recovery or old age, then fidyah is required. This means feeding one needy person for each missed fasting day.

● However, if the excuse is temporary, such as menstruation, postnatal bleeding, or a temporary illness, then only making up the missed fasts (qada) is required, and fidyah does not apply.






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