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Kaffarah Calculator | Compute Expiation Options Per Broken Fast
A Kaffarah Calculator computes the major expiation owed for deliberately broken Ramadan fasts. Per broken day: free a slave OR fast 60 consecutive days OR feed 60 poor people two meals each. Based on Bukhari 1936.
Last updated: June 2026 · Free · No sign-up required
Results
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Quick reference
| Broken fasts | Feeding option (2×$10/person) | Fasting option |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,200 (60 people) | 60 consecutive days |
| 2 | $2,400 | 120 days |
| 3 | $3,600 | 180 days |
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Interpretation guide
| Order of expiation | Status today |
|---|---|
| 1. Free a slave | No longer applicable |
| 2. Fast 60 consecutive days | For those physically able |
| 3. Feed 60 poor people | If unable to fast 60 straight days |
| Plus qadha | One make-up fast per broken day, always |
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Let's say you are using the Kaffarah Calculator. A Kaffarah Calculator computes the major expiation owed for deliberately broken Ramadan fasts. Per broken day: free a slave OR fast 60 consecutive days OR feed 60 poor people two meals each. Based on 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 Kaffarah = broken days × 60 poor × (meals × meal cost), or 60 consecutive fasts per day 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: Kaffarah = broken days × 60 poor × (meals × meal cost), or 60 consecutive fasts per day
The Kaffarah Calculator is built on a well-established calculation method. It uses the formula Kaffarah = broken days × 60 poor × (meals × meal cost), or 60 consecutive fasts per day to turn your inputs into a reliable result. A Kaffarah Calculator computes the major expiation owed for deliberately broken Ramadan fasts. Per broken day: free a slave OR fast 60 consecutive days OR feed 60 poor people two meals each. Based on Bukhari 1936. The steps are shown on the page so you can follow the reasoning from input to output.
- Count the fasts broken deliberately (not by illness or travel).
- Choose the expiation: 60 consecutive fasts, or feeding 60 poor people, per broken day.
- For feeding: 60 × 2 meals × local meal cost.
- Add one qadha (make-up) fast per broken day on top.
Example: 1 broken fast × 60 × 2 × $10 = $1,200, plus 1 make-up fast.
Authoritative source: Sahih al-Bukhari 1936
Frequently asked questions
What makes Kaffarah obligatory?
The Kaffarah 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 Kaffarah Calculator computes the major expiation owed for deliberately broken Ramadan fasts. Per broken day: free a slave OR fast 60 consecutive days OR feed 60 poor people two meals each. Based on Bukhari 1936. There is no limit on usage, and it works on any device.
How much is Kaffarah in money?
The monetary equivalent varies by scholar and country: many organizations price feeding one poor person at $5–$15 per meal, and since kaffarah is 60 poor people per broken day, the total is 60 × meal cost × days broken. At $8 per meal, one broken day costs about $480. The calculator applies your meal-cost input to compute the total.
Can I just pay instead of fasting 60 days?
The majority position is that fasting 60 consecutive days is the primary obligation, and feeding 60 poor people is the alternative for those who cannot fast — for example, due to ongoing illness or old age. Paying a cash amount without feeding is accepted by some contemporary scholars but is the weaker position. Follow your scholar's guidance on which option applies to you.
What breaks the 60-day consecutive fast?
Breaking the sequence — even unintentionally, such as by menstruation, sickness that requires breaking the fast, or forgetting the intention — generally requires restarting the 60 days from the beginning in the majority view. Scholars differ on whether some interruptions (like sickness) allow continuing where you left off. The calculator tracks the obligation; the counting rules follow your school.
Do I still make up the broken day?
Yes — beyond the kaffarah, the deliberately broken fast of Ramadan itself must also be made up (qadha), because the day's obligation was not fulfilled. So one deliberately broken day requires: the qadha of that day, plus the kaffarah of 60 consecutive fasts (or feeding 60 poor people), plus sincere repentance. The calculator computes the kaffarah portion of that obligation.
What does the Kaffarah Calculator do?
A Kaffarah Calculator computes the major expiation owed for deliberately broken Ramadan fasts. Per broken day: free a slave OR fast 60 consecutive days OR feed 60 poor people two meals each. Based on Bukhari 1936. 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 Kaffarah Calculator use?
The Kaffarah Calculator applies the standard formula: Kaffarah = broken days × 60 poor × (meals × meal cost), or 60 consecutive fasts per day. The tool walks through each step of the calculation so you can verify the numbers yourself.
Is the Kaffarah Calculator free and private?
Yes — the Kaffarah 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 Kaffarah Calculator?
The Kaffarah Calculator applies the standard formula: Kaffarah = broken days × 60 poor × (meals × meal cost), or 60 consecutive fasts per day. 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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