Kaffarah Calculator
FAQs
How is Kaffarah calculated?
Kaffarah is typically calculated based on the number of fasts missed. In Islam, if someone intentionally breaks a fast during Ramadan without a valid reason, they are required to either fast for 60 consecutive days or feed 60 needy people.
How much is Kaffarah per day?
The Kaffarah amount per day is typically equivalent to providing food for one needy person.
How much is the Kaffarah rate in the UK?
The Kaffarah rate in the UK may vary depending on factors such as the cost of living and availability of resources. However, it is typically based on the local cost of providing food for one needy person.
What is the kaffara for 60 people?
The Kaffarah for 60 people involves either fasting for 60 consecutive days or providing enough food to feed 60 needy people.
How much should you pay for Kaffarah?
The amount to pay for Kaffarah depends on the number of fasts missed or the number of needy people to be fed, as stipulated in Islamic law.
How much Kaffarah to pay for not fasting?
For not fasting during Ramadan without a valid reason, the Kaffarah involves either fasting for 60 consecutive days or feeding 60 needy people.
Can you pay Kaffarah in installments?
Yes, it is permissible to pay Kaffarah in installments, provided that the full obligation is fulfilled within a reasonable timeframe.
Is it paying Kaffarah or fidya?
If someone is unable to fast due to illness or other valid reasons, they may pay fidya, which involves providing food for one needy person per missed fast. Kaffarah is specifically for those who intentionally break a fast during Ramadan without a valid reason.
Can I pay Kaffarah instead of fasting 60 days?
Yes, paying Kaffarah instead of fasting for 60 days is an option for those who are unable to fast consecutively for valid reasons.
What happens if you can’t pay Kaffarah?
If someone cannot pay Kaffarah due to genuine financial hardship, they may seek assistance from their community or religious authorities. Alternatively, they may fulfill the obligation by fasting for 60 consecutive days.
How do you pay Kaffarah in Islam?
Kaffarah in Islam can be paid by either fasting for 60 consecutive days or by providing food for 60 needy people.
When should I do Kaffarah?
Kaffarah should be done when someone intentionally breaks a fast during Ramadan without a valid reason.
What is kaffara in English?
Kaffara in English translates to “expiation” or “penalty.”
Who is eligible for kaffara?
Those who intentionally break a fast during Ramadan without a valid reason are eligible for Kaffarah.
What is the kaffara for swearing?
Swearing or making false oaths does not have a specific Kaffarah in Islamic law. However, it is considered sinful and should be repented for.
What does the Quran say about Kaffarah?
The Quran prescribes Kaffarah as a means of expiation for certain sins, including intentionally breaking a fast during Ramadan without a valid reason.
Is it Haram to miss a fast?
Missing a fast without a valid reason during Ramadan is considered sinful in Islam.
Is it Haram to skip a day of fasting?
Skipping a day of fasting during Ramadan without a valid reason is considered sinful in Islam.
Can I break my fast if I feel weak?
If someone feels genuinely weak or ill during fasting, they are allowed to break their fast and make it up later.
Is it Haram to break a voluntary fast?
Breaking a voluntary fast without a valid reason is not sinful, but it is recommended to fulfill voluntary fasts once started.
Where can I pay my Kaffarah?
Kaffarah can be paid to needy individuals directly or through charitable organizations that distribute food to the needy.
What is the Kaffarah payment for Ramadan?
The Kaffarah payment for Ramadan involves either fasting for 60 consecutive days or feeding 60 needy people for each fast intentionally missed without a valid reason.
Can you do Kaffarah in Ramadan?
If someone intentionally breaks a fast during Ramadan without a valid reason, they are required to make up for it by either fasting for 60 consecutive days or feeding 60 needy people for each fast missed.
Can I give fidya instead of fasting?
Yes, if someone is unable to fast due to illness or other valid reasons, they may give fidya, which involves providing food for one needy person per missed fast.