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Fidya Calculator | Compute Fidya for Missed Ramadan Fasts
A Fidya Calculator computes the expiation owed for Ramadan fasts that cannot be physically made up — chronic illness, very old age, or sustained pregnancy/nursing. Based on Quran 2:184.
Last updated: June 2026 · Free · No sign-up required
Results
Enter values above and click Calculate to see your result instantly.
Quick reference
| Missed days | Meals × cost | Fidya |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 × $10 | $20 |
| 10 | 2 × $10 | $200 |
| 30 (full month) | 2 × $10 | $600 |
| 30 | 2 × $5 (local rate) | $300 |
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Interpretation guide
| Situation | Obligation |
|---|---|
| Permanent inability (age, chronic illness) | Fidya per missed fast |
| Temporary illness, travel | Qadha (make up later) — no Fidya |
| Pregnancy / nursing | School-dependent: qadha, Fidya, or both |
| Deliberately broken fast | Kaffarah — a separate, larger expiation |
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Let's say you are using the Fidya Calculator. A Fidya Calculator computes the expiation owed for Ramadan fasts that cannot be physically made up — chronic illness, very old age, or sustained pregnancy/nursing. Based on Quran 2:184. Enter the values that match your situation into the input fields and press calculate — using realistic numbers makes the result directly useful for you.
Result: The calculator instantly applies the formula Fidya = missed days × meals per day × cost of one meal and returns the result with appropriate precision.
What this means: Read the result in the context of what you are measuring. The step-by-step breakdown lets you confirm the math and understand which input most affects the outcome.
Formula & methodology
Formula: Fidya = missed days × meals per day × cost of one meal
The Fidya Calculator is built on a well-established calculation method. It uses the formula Fidya = missed days × meals per day × cost of one meal to turn your inputs into a reliable result. A Fidya Calculator computes the expiation owed for Ramadan fasts that cannot be physically made up — chronic illness, very old age, or sustained pregnancy/nursing. Based on Quran 2:184. The steps are shown on the page so you can follow the reasoning from input to output.
- Count the fasts you cannot make up.
- Set the local cost of feeding one poor person one meal.
- Choose 2 meals/day (common practice; some pay 1).
- Multiply: days × meals × cost = total Fidya.
Example: 10 days × 2 meals × $10 = $200.
Authoritative source: Islamic Relief — Fidya & Kaffarah
Frequently asked questions
What is Fidya and who pays it?
The Fidya Calculator is free, private, and accurate: it runs entirely in your browser (no uploads, no accounts), applies the standard calculation, and explains each step so you can verify the result. A Fidya Calculator computes the expiation owed for Ramadan fasts that cannot be physically made up — chronic illness, very old age, or sustained pregnancy/nursing. Based on Quran 2:184. There is no limit on usage, and it works on any device.
How much is Fidya per missed fast?
Fidya is generally one meal per missed fast, or the cash equivalent of a standard meal in your area — commonly $5–$15 depending on the country and local food costs. The calculator multiplies the missed days by your chosen meal cost: 30 missed days at $8 per meal gives $240. Many organizations publish an annual fidya rate you can use instead.
Is Fidya the same as Kaffarah?
No — they are different expiations for different situations. Fidya applies when a fast cannot be made up at all (chronic illness, very old age), and it is one meal per missed fast. Kaffarah applies when a Ramadan fast is deliberately broken without valid excuse, and it requires fasting 60 consecutive days or feeding 60 poor people per broken day. The two are not interchangeable.
Can I pay Fidya in cash?
Most contemporary scholars allow paying the cash equivalent of the meal, and many zakat organizations publish a per-day cash rate each Ramadan for convenience. The value should equal what you would spend feeding one person a proper meal in your area. If you prefer the strictest position, provide the actual meal or its value to a person in need.
Who receives Fidya?
Fidya is given to the poor and needy — the same categories of recipients eligible for zakat and charity. Give it directly to those in need in your community, or through a reliable charity or mosque that distributes meals to the poor. The intention matters: the payment must be made on behalf of the person unable to fast.
What does the Fidya Calculator do?
A Fidya Calculator computes the expiation owed for Ramadan fasts that cannot be physically made up — chronic illness, very old age, or sustained pregnancy/nursing. Based on Quran 2:184. The calculator takes your inputs, applies the standard calculation, and returns a clear result so you can make an informed decision without doing the math by hand.
What formula does the Fidya Calculator use?
It computes Fidya = missed days × meals per day × cost of one meal, where fidya is paid when a fast cannot be made up at all — for chronic illness, very old age, or sustained pregnancy risk. Enter the number of missed days and the cost of a standard meal in your area, and the tool returns the total due, typically one meal per missed fast.
Is the Fidya Calculator free and private?
Yes — the Fidya Calculator. There is no sign-up, no paywall, no trial, and no limit on how many calculations you can run. CalcaTools covers its costs with non-intrusive display advertising, so the calculator itself never asks for payment or restricts any feature.
How accurate is the Fidya Calculator?
The Fidya Calculator applies the standard formula: Fidya = missed days × meals per day × cost of one meal. It is tested against published worked examples before launch and uses native double-precision arithmetic, so results are accurate to typical precision for the values you enter — with no intermediate rounding that could distort the answer.
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