Fidya Calculator
Last updated: June 2026 · Free · No sign-up required
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 |
mosque Calculated to Shariah-compliant formulas
Every Islamic calculator on CalcaTools uses formulas from recognised Shariah authorities — the Hilal Committee's Hijri conversion tables, the MWL/ISNA/Umm al-Qura prayer-time methods, the four-school consensus for Zakat Nisab, and the Faraid distribution rules from classical fiqh. The exact authority is cited on every tool page.
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For tools where the calculation differs between schools (Faraid inheritance, certain Zakat triggers, prayer-time conventions), we surface the choice as a selector and document the difference in the methodology block. Pick the school that matches your tradition — the answer adjusts.
savings Zakat with the live Nisab
Zakat tools fetch the current spot gold/silver price (or let you enter your local rate) so the Nisab threshold reflects today's value, not a stale figure from last year. The 2.5% rate is the standard hawl-based calculation; agricultural Zakat (1/10 or 1/20) is available on the dedicated Ushr calculator.
verified For guidance, not a fatwa
These calculators give you the number — they do not give a fatwa. For complex personal situations (inheritance with revoked rights, mixed-asset Zakat, late prayer makeup rules), please confirm with a qualified scholar in your tradition. We're here to help with the arithmetic, not to replace your local imam.
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 |
Formula & methodology
Formula: Fidya = missed days × meals per day × cost of one meal
- 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
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