Fatawaa

Subject : Islamic Ruling on Giving Kaffarah to one`s Family Members
Fatwa Number : 4170
Date : 04-02-2026
Classified : Money Paid in Compensation for Fasting & when is
Fatwa Type : Summarized Fatawaa

Question :

Can a person required to give kaffarah feed it to their own family members?



The Answer :

The kaffarah must be given to the poor and needy who are not financially dependent on the one giving the kaffarah.

If a person feeds it to their own family members, it does not count as kaffarah, and their obligation remains unfulfilled.






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