When Fasting Isn’t Possible
Ramadan brings reflection, devotion, and gratitude. Across Kashmir, mosques echo with Qur’an recitation and homes fill with the scent of iftar meals. Yet, some hearts ache quietly — the elderly, the sick, and those living with long-term illness who watch others fast while they cannot. Others falter and break their fasts without valid reason, burdened by guilt as dusk falls. For them, Allah (SWT) has offered a way to turn regret into mercy — through Fidya and Kaffarah.
Both are acts of compassion, transforming what was missed into blessings that feed the hungry and sustain the poor.
What Is Fidya in 2026?
Fidya is charity given by those who cannot fast due to a permanent condition such as chronic illness or old age. Instead of fasting, they give to feed a poor person for each day missed.
In 2026, Fidya remains a lifeline for thousands across Azad Kashmir.
📍 Example:
An elderly widow in Neelum suffers from diabetes and cannot fast. By donating Fidya, she ensures a struggling family receives two meals a day — and she still earns the reward of Ramadan.
📊 Current Fidya Rate (2026):
Each full meal costs £2.50 in Kashmir. That’s £5 per day, or £150 for the 30 days of Ramadan.
Through Fidya, compassion becomes sustenance, and those unable to fast remain part of the ummah’s shared reward.
What Is Kaffarah in 2026?
Kaffarah is a means of repentance for intentionally breaking a fast without a valid reason. It is not only a penalty but also an opportunity for spiritual renewal.
📍 How to Compensate:
- Fast for 60 consecutive days, or
- Feed 60 needy people if unable to complete the fasts.
📊 Current Kaffarah Rate (2026):
With meals valued at £2.50 each, or £5 per day, Kaffarah equals £300 per missed fast (60 days × £5).
📍 Example:
A young man in the UK admits breaking a fast deliberately. Seeking forgiveness, he donates Kaffarah through Kashmir Welfare Foundation, feeding 60 families and turning remorse into relief for those in need.
Real Stories of Mercy from Kashmir
A Widow’s Struggle and the Gift of Fidya
Fatima Bibi from Kotli lost her husband during winter. Feeding her three children became an everyday battle. Last Ramadan, a donor from Birmingham gave Fidya in her name. That donation meant 30 days of warm meals for Fatima’s family.
💬 “Every plate of food you give becomes a dua from a hungry heart,” says Abdul Basit, Trustee of Kashmir Welfare Foundation. “Your Fidya or Kaffarah is never just a transaction — it’s a lifeline for someone forgotten.”
Kaffarah – From Guilt to Grace
A UK donor shared how his Kaffarah transformed his Ramadan:
“I felt ashamed for breaking my fast years ago, but when I gave Kaffarah through KWF, I realised Allah was giving me a chance to serve. My guilt fed 60 people. It felt like forgiveness.”
How Kashmir Welfare Foundation Uses Your Fidya and Kaffarah
Every donation is used with transparency and care:
✅ Nutritious hot meals for poor families
✅ Monthly food packs for widows and orphans
✅ Support for the elderly and disabled
✅ Emergency food relief in remote areas
Through this system, no Fidya or Kaffarah is wasted — every pound you give feeds someone hungry in Allah’s name.
🌙 Feed a Family This Ramadan 2026
Turn missed fasts into mercy. Your Fidya or Kaffarah can feed the hungry and honour your faith. Act today and let compassion be your legacy.
Donate Your Fidya Now – Kashmir Welfare Foundation
Why Your Donation Matters Now
In Azad Kashmir, over 30 percent of children under five suffer from stunting due to malnutrition ( AJ&K At a Glance 2024 Report ). Your donation isn’t just a religious obligation — it’s a meal that saves a child from hunger.
Why give now? Tonight, hundreds of families in Neelum and Bagh will sleep hungry. Your £25 could feed five people and earn you ongoing rewards through Allah’s mercy.
How Your Donation Helps
Every £150 of Fidya covers 30 days of meals for one person. Every £300 of Kaffarah feeds 60 people for a day.
Your donation is transformed locally into:
🍚 Cooked meals for iftar and suhoor
🫓 Dry ration packs for families in rural areas
💧 Clean water for meal preparation
❤️ Essential nutrition for orphans and widows
UK Gift Aid Reminder
If you’re a UK taxpayer, don’t forget to add Gift Aid. It turns every £1 you donate into £1.25 — at no extra cost to you.
That means your £150 Fidya becomes £187.50 — enough to feed an entire family for another week.
When you give through Kashmir Welfare Foundation, every pound is multiplied by compassion and efficiency.
🌙 Give Your Fidya and Kaffarah Today – Feed the Forgotten This Ramadan 2026
Let your kindness nourish the poor, heal hearts, and earn Allah’s mercy. Your donation today becomes a lifeline tomorrow.
Donate Your Kaffarah Now – Kashmir Welfare Foundation
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who must pay Fidya in 2026?
Anyone unable to fast due to permanent illness, old age, or a chronic medical condition should give Fidya to feed a poor person for each missed fast.
2. How much is Fidya per day in the UK for 2026?
The recommended amount is £5 per day (two meals at £2.50 each), totalling £150 for the month of Ramadan.
3. Who needs to pay Kaffarah in 2026?
Those who break their fast without a valid reason must either fast 60 days consecutively or feed 60 needy people through Kaffarah.
4. Can I pay Fidya and Kaffarah online in the UK?
Yes. Kashmir Welfare Foundation securely accepts Fidya and Kaffarah donations online, ensuring they reach needy families in Kashmir.
5. Is Gift Aid applicable to Fidya and Kaffarah donations?
Yes, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no extra cost, helping even more families in need.
Learn More About Fidya and Kaffarah
- What Is Fidya and How It Helps Feed the Needy in Kashmir This Ramadan 2026
- Kaffarah – How Making Amends Can Feed 60 People in Kashmir This Ramadan 2026
- Ramadan 2026 – The Month of Mercy and Giving
