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Fitra, Fidyah, & Kaffarah

What is Fidyah?

Fidyah is a form of charitable compensation in Islam for those who are unable to fast during Ramadan due to valid reasons such as illness, pregnancy, or old age. It also applies to individuals who miss or break their fast due to unavoidable circumstances, such as travel.

Instead of fasting, one must provide food to a person in need for each missed day. The standard fidyah amount is the cost of one meal per day per person, which can be given as food or its equivalent in money. Your fidyah donation through HDF ensures that meals reach those who need them most.

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What is Kaffarah?

Kaffarah is an expiation required for certain violations of religious duties, such as intentionally breaking a fast during Ramadan without a valid excuse or breaking an oath. It serves as a means of seeking forgiveness from Allah (SWT) and making amends by feeding the less fortunate.

Depending on the type of violation, kaffarah may require feeding a specific number of people, fasting for an extended period, or making a financial contribution to support those in need.

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What is Fitra?

Fitra, also known as Zakat al-Fitr, is a required charitable donation given at the end of Ramadan, before the Eid-ul-Fitr prayers. It serves as an expression of gratitude to Allah (SWT) for the ability to observe Ramadan and as a means of purifying one’s fasts. 

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Fulfill your Obligations

Fidyah is a duty. Support the needy with HDF.

Fulfill Your Obligation with HDF

At HDF, we believe in making it easy for our community to fulfill their religious obligations while supporting those in need.

Your fidyah and kaffarah donations directly provide essential meals to vulnerable communities, ensuring that your contribution fulfills your obligation while making a real impact. Give today and help those in need while seeking Allah’s mercy and forgiveness.

Fitra
$12 per person in each household
Zakat Al-Fitr is due on every member of a household, including any children or elderly persons before Eid prayer.
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Fidyah
$15/Day or $450 for all of Ramadan
Give Fidyah for fasts missed through ill health or pregnancy, which cannot be made up afterwards for legitimate reasons.
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Kaffarah
$600 per missed fast
If you deliberately broke or missed a Ramadan fast without a valid reason, you must offer Kaffarah to seek forgiveness.
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HUMAN DEVELOPMENT FUND

Serve Abroad with Horizons for Humanity!

Looking to make your impact felt beyond borders?
HDF’s Horizons for Humanity service trips are immersive, weeklong experiences where volunteers come face to face with the realities of poverty, displacement, and resilience in countries like Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, and Egypt.

Participants will engage in hands on humanitarian projects, from food and water distribution to supporting children with disabilities and helping orphans. These trips are designed not just to serve, but to educate, connect, and inspire lasting advocacy.

This form lets us know you’re interested in joining a future trip. Once received, we’ll follow up with more information, including upcoming opportunities and the next steps.

No prior experience is required, just a heart for service and a willingness to learn.

Note: Completing this form is the first step in our process. It does not confirm your participation in any upcoming trip.

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