Kaffara

What is Kaffarah?

Kaffarah is a required act of atonement for a Muslim who intentionally breaks a religious obligation.

Kaffarah for Breaking Fast in Ramadan 

Kaffārah applies to fasts intentionally broken without a valid excuse. The ruling requires feeding 60 needy individuals for each fast broken, at a cost of $15 per person

According to Islamic rulings, Kaffārah for one intentionally broken fast must be fulfilled by one of the following (in order): 

  • Freeing a slave (not applicable today)
  • Fasting 60 consecutive days for each broken fast
  • Feeding 60 needy individuals

Today, Kaffārah is commonly fulfilled by feeding 60 people per broken fast.

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“And whoever of you is ill or on a journey [during Ramadan] - then an equal number of other days. And upon those who are able [to fast, but break it intentionally] is [the expiation of] feeding a needy person...
Surah Al-Baqarah 2:184

Kaffarah Yameen=Kaffarah for Oath

Allah will not call you to account for what is unintentional, but He will call you to account for what you deliberately do. Those who break their oaths shold feed ten needy persons, cloth them, or free a slave; but if unable, they should fast for three days. Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.” — [Surah Al-Ma’idah 5:89] 

Kaffarah Yameen is the Islamic expiation for breaking a oath or vow/promise made before Allah. If a Muslim intentionally breaks an oath, they are required to perform Kaffarah Yameen as a way to seek forgiveness and fulfill their religious responsibility. 

How to Fulfill Kaffarah Yameen

The simplest and most recommended way is to feed 10 needy people. Each meal should meet the standard portion to ensure it benefits those in need. 

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One Kafarah

$900

Pay Kafarah for intentionally breaking one fast by feeding those in need.

  • Kafarah for 1 broken fast
  • Feeds 60 people in need
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Two Kafarah

$1800

Fulfill Kafarah for two broken fasts in a simple and responsible way.

  • Kafarah for 2 broken fasts
  • Feeds 120 people in need
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Custom Contribution

If you have multiple Kafarah obligations, you can contribute accordingly.

  • Covers multiple broken fasts
  • Supports families in need
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Difference Between Kaffarah and Fidya

Many Muslims confuse Kaffarah with Fidya, but they are not the same.

What is Kaffarah

A spiritual penalty for intentionally breaking a command or committing a serious act, such as deliberately breaking a fast in Ramadan. It is a way to atone and seek forgiveness. 

What is Fidya

A charitable substitute for those unable to fulfill an obligation due to valid reasons, like chronic illness or old age. Instead of performing the act, one provides charity on their behalf.

Wondering if you should pay Fidya instead?

If you are unable to fast due to illness, old age, or valid reasons, Fidya may be the right option for you

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