From Your Fast to Their Relief
Ramadan is a time to share blessings and care for those in need. Sometimes, fasting can be difficult due to illness, age, or other challenges or mistakes happen and a fast is broken.
Fidya and Kaffarah turn these moments into food for the hungry, support for the vulnerable, and blessings for all.
What is Fidya?
Fidya is a charitable donation given when a Muslim cannot fast and cannot make up the missed days later- for example in case of old age, poor health, pregnancy complications or health conditions that do not support your fasting.
The Qur’an reminds us:
“…Allah intends for you ease and does not intend for you hardship…” (Qur’an 2:184)
Through Fidya, you provide two meals a day for each missed fast of Ramadan for those who are desperately in need, while helping children, families, and elderly people celebrate Eid with dignity and joy. Even if you cannot fast, your donation could bring relief and blessings to someone in need.
What Is Kaffarah?
Fasting during Ramadan is obligatory for all Muslims, unless you have a valid reason not to.
But if someone intentionally breaks a fast without a valid reason, Islam gives a way to make things right. The person must either:
- Fast for 60 consecutive days (skipping days like Eid when fasting is not allowed), or
- If that’s not possible, feed 60 people in need.
This is the beauty of Kaffarah which not only helps us to compensate for our mistakes but also helps a family receive support and live with dignity.
Why are Fidya and Kaffarah Important?
Both Fidya and Kaffarah show Islam’s spirit of mercy and care for others:
- Fidya lets those unable to fast still do something good and help others.
- Kaffarah helps a person repent while providing food and support to those in need.
Giving Fidya or Kaffarah transforms your worship into real relief for others.
How Your Contributions Help
When you give Fidya or Kaffarah through Penny Appeal:
- Families receive nutritious food for Eid
- Children enjoy meals and treats
- Elderly and vulnerable people feel cared for
- Communities feel supported and connected
Every pound you give brings hope, dignity, and joy to someone in need this Ramadan and makes their Eid even more memorable!
Your Impact In Action
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This is the impact of your generosity. Together, we have provided food, water and vital support to those who need it most. Every donation, whether Sadaqah or Zakat, helps alleviate suffering and restore hope to communities facing unimaginable hardship.
We always aim to use your donation as intended. When you give to ‘where most needed’, your donation supports the world’s most vulnerable communities, based on expert guidance and our local partner insights. However you give, you can rest assured your donation is in the best hands!
What is Fidya?
Fidya is a donation for those who cannot fast due to illness, age, or other valid reasons. It provides food and support to vulnerable families and individuals.
What is Kaffarah?
Kaffarah is the atonement for a fast intentionally missed or broken. It allows you to make things right by feeding those in need.
Can one missed fast really make a difference?
Yes! Even one Fidya meal can feed a family or child for a day, turning your personal fast into a real-life blessing.
Who will benefit from my Fidya or Kaffarah?
Families, children, and elderly people in need receive nutritious meals, essentials, and dignity, right in their communities.
Can I pay online safely?
Absolutely. At Penny Appeal, your contribution is secure and reaches those who need it most, making every pound count.
Zakat Donations
Every non-Zakat donation you give to this appeal is allocated between delivering life-changing programmes for beneficiaries in the field and covering the essential administration, fundraising and charity overheads that enable our work. This balanced approach ensures your generosity creates real impact while upholding the strong governance, safeguarding and accountability standards expected of us as a UK registered charity. For information regarding your Zakat donations, please click here.
