Fidya Calculator 2026
Fidya is paid by those who are permanently unable to fast. The UK rate is £5 per missed fast (the cost of two meals for a poor person). Enter the number of fasts you are unable to make up below.
Fidya is only for the permanently unable. If you missed fasts due to temporary illness, pregnancy, travel, or any condition that may improve, you must make up those fasts (Qada) — not pay Fidya. If you are uncertain whether Fidya applies to you, please consult a scholar.
Who pays Fidya?
- Elderly people who have become permanently unable to fast
- People with a chronic illness that makes fasting permanently harmful
- A person with a terminal illness where no recovery is expected
Fidya does NOT apply to:
- Temporary illness (you must do Qada when recovered)
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding (you must do Qada later — though some scholars permit Fidya for breastfeeding; consult your scholar)
- Deliberately breaking a fast — that requires Kaffarah, not Fidya
For Kaffarah (deliberately broken fasts), see our Kaffarah calculator or the Fidya & Kaffarah guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Fidya amount for 2026?
Fidya for 2026 in the UK is £5 per missed fast. This represents the cost of two meals for one poor person — the Prophetic standard for Fidya. For a full month of Ramadan missed (30 fasts): 30 × £5 = £150.
Who must pay Fidya?
Fidya is paid by those who are permanently unable to fast — due to a chronic illness, old age, or a condition that will never improve. If you are temporarily ill, pregnant, breastfeeding, or travelling, you must make up (Qada) the missed fasts when you are able — you do not pay Fidya. Fidya only applies when making up the fast is genuinely impossible.
Can I pay Fidya instead of making up fasts?
Only if you are permanently unable to fast. If your situation may improve — even if it takes time — you are required to eventually make up the fasts (Qada), not pay Fidya. Consult a scholar if you are unsure whether your situation qualifies for Fidya.
Is Fidya the same as Zakat?
No. Fidya is a separate compensation for missed fasts — it is not part of your Zakat obligation. Zakat is your annual 2.5% wealth obligation. Both must be fulfilled independently if they apply to you.
Can I pay Fidya in advance?
Yes. You can pay Fidya at any time — at the start of Ramadan, during it, or after it. The condition is that it reaches a qualified Fidya-eligible charity or individual.
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