Kaffarah Calculator
Last updated: June 2026 · Free · No sign-up required
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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 Free a slave | No longer applicable |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 |
Formula & methodology
Formula: Kaffarah = broken days × 60 poor × (meals × meal cost), or 60 consecutive fasts per day
- 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
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