How much is Fidya for Ramadan 2025?

As Ramadan 2025 approaches, Muslims across the globe prepare for a month filled with fasting, prayers, and spiritual reflection. Fasting is desirable for all, but some people may be unable to do so due to illness, old age, or other valid reasons. Fidya is an alternative for individuals to avoid missing out on their religious obligations. What is the Fidya amount for Ramadan 2025? Fidya is spent providing food to the needy to make up for missed fasts.

In this article, we’ll discuss How Much is Fidya for Ramadan 2025, how to calculate Fidya, and why it is important. We’ll also share the wisdom of giving out Fidya and how to pay it right.

What is Fidya?

Fidya — payment made by Muslims unable to fast in Ramadan It is also used to provide food for the poor. If someone is too sick, old, or pregnant/breastfeeding to fast, they pay Fidya instead.

Fidya helps Muslims stay engaged with the spiritual gift of Ramadan if they can’t fast in their bodies. It is a means of compassion and assistance for others while meeting the month’s obligations.

How much is Fidya for Ramadan 2025?

Fidye miktarı, her bir gün için bir kişiye yemek yedirmenin bedeli üzerinden hesaplanıyor. It is usually computed as the cost of one complete meal, including Iftar (meal to break the fast) and Suhoor (pre-dawn meal). It can cost a few hundred dollars, depending on your location.

In 2025, Fidya will cost an average of $5 to $10 per day. This price tag is the equivalent of one person having enough food for one day. The exact amount can vary by location, so it’s best to consult local mosques or charities for the rate in your area.

For example:

• Fidya dosegniz 1 bazar = $7 (ortalama fiyat)
• Fidya for 1 missed fast = $7

If you had missed 10 fasts, then the overall FIDYA would be:

$7 x 10 = $70

When is Fidya Required?

• Fidya refers to the amount of compensation that is required when fasting is not possible due to a long-term or permanent reason. Some of the reasons include:
• Chronic Illness: Someone who suffers from a long-term illness or serious medical condition, making it impossible to fast.
• Age: Old individuals who could not fast due to frailty.
• Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Pregnant or breastfeeding women are advised not to fast for their or the baby’s health.
• Illness or Mental Health: Those who suffer from health conditions, including mental health conditions, that prevent them from fasting.
• Travel: If an individual is travelling, fasting would not be safe while traveling.

Fidya does not apply to someone who breaks a silence due to a temporary/passing issue like forgetfulness or minor sickness.

How to Calculate Fidya for Ramadan 2025

Calculating Fidya is simple. Here is a step-by-step approach to calculating how much Fidya will be for Ramadan 2025:

• Cost of feeding one person: Check the local price for a full meal covering Iftar & Suhoor
• Multiply by missed fasts: Multiply the cost of one day’s meals by the number of fasts that were not completed.

For example:

Assuming Fidya is $6 per day and you have missed 12 fasts, the total Fidya will be:

$6 x 12 = $72.

You would pay $72 to feed the poor for the 12 fasts you missed.

Where Can You Pay Fidya?

Fidya must be given to the poor and needy. You can make Fidya payments through many mosques or charities. The groups use the funds to provide food to hungry people—notably during Ramadan.

Make sure your Fidya gets to the right people. Fidya can be given to organizations, mosques, or directly to the needy.

Some charities allow you to pay Fidya online, making it easier to help if you’re far away.

Can Fidya Be Paid in Advance?

Yes, Fidya can be given in advance. In fact, several individuals pay Fidya early, prior to the arrival of Ramadan. If you pay early, you can set a date for when your money is used to help the poor, in this case, as soon as Ramadan begins.

When organizations pay in advance, it helps them plan and distribute the meals on time. Fidya is paid for missing fast days and days you won’t fast before the month.

Is Fidya a Substitute for Fasting?

Fidya cannot substitute for fasting. It’s a choice for those permanently or long-time disabled from fasting. Therefore, if you have the ability to fast, we strongly advise you to do so, as it is a crucial act of worship in Islam.

The person who is unable to fast for valid reasons will be appointed Fidya. Although it makes up for missed fasts, it is not a substitute for fasting itself.

Fidya vs. Zakat: What’s the Difference?

Fidya & Zakat are forms of charity in Islam, but they serve different purposes:

• If someone cannot fast during Ramadan due to illness, old age, or other acceptable reasons, they must pay fidya.
• Zakat: Zakat is an annual obligatory charity of 2.5% of a person’s wealth. It is due to those who have savings above a minimum threshold.

Both are imperative and meritorious, but Fidya relates to fasting in Ramadan, and Zakat is an annual payment determined by wealth.

How Does Fidya Help the Community?

The poor and needy benefit from fidya during Ramadan, and Allah will reward us. Fidya ensures help for the deprived, who cannot afford food, by paying Fidya. This charity sponsors Iftar and Suhoor meals so that the less fortunate can enjoy these essential meals during Ramadan.

In addition to feeding the hungry, Fidya fosters communal harmony and brotherhood. It reminds Muslims to look after others, especially in the blessed month of Ramadan. It also allows for a connection to the spiritual rewards that come with Ramadan, even if a person cannot fast.

Conclusion: 

Muslims who are ill, elderly, or have another valid reason for not fasting during the holy month of Ramadan are required to make a donation known as avidya. What is the ideal amount for Ramadan 2025? The amount varies depending on your area and food prices, but the usual range is from $5 to $10 per missed fast.

This is why Eid plays a valuable role in serving the community. It’s a lovely way to give back to the community while remaining in the spirit of Ramadan itself. Contact local charities or mosques to determine your Fidya amount and ensure proper use. the spirit