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About this appeal
Given out during RamadanYour Kaffarah feeds people in need straight away, during Ramadan itself. We don’t wait until Ramadan is over.
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Fulfil the Kaffarah for a fast you broke on purpose in Ramadan by feeding 60 people in need. It is £180 for each fast, and we provide the meals on your behalf so your expiation feeds sixty hungry people.
Kaffarah for Breaking a Fast
Deliberately breaking a fast for any other reason means that a Muslim must pay Kaffarah to stay holy and righteous in the eyes of Allah (SWT).Kaffarah for breaking a fast without a valid reason is £180, covering meals for 60 needy people.You must pay Kaffarah as compensation if you intentionally miss any fasts during the divinely directed month of Ramadan. Instead of abstaining from eating or drinking for a day, pay your Kaffarah with Global Helping Hands so that your dedication to Islam can now feed sixty people.Kaffarah is a general term that literally translates to “what is paid to redress an imbalance or to compensate for commissioning a sinful act, i.e. a kind of punishment or penalty” in Arabic.Kaffarah can be paid for a variety of sins, but during Ramadan, it is a payment made when a Muslim fails to do what he or she should do for their faith in a deliberate and completely avoidable way.Every able Muslim must abstain from food and drink between the hours of sunrise and sunset during the holy month of Ramadan. The celebration of Eid ul-Fitr brings this to a close.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Confused about donating? Take a look at our frequently asked questions below.
What is Kaffarah for breaking a fast?
Kaffarah is a penalty for deliberately breaking a fast during Ramadan without a valid reason. It requires fasting for 60 consecutive days or feeding 60 needy people if fasting is not possible.
Who must pay Kaffarah?
Any adult Muslim who intentionally breaks their fast during Ramadan without a valid excuse, such as illness or travel, is required to pay Kaffarah.
Can Kaffarah be paid in cash instead of food?
Generally, Kaffarah should be paid by providing food, not cash. However, in some cases, local scholars may permit cash if it better serves the needy, but this is not the preferred method.
What happens if I cannot fast 60 days consecutively?
If you are unable to fast for 60 consecutive days due to illness or other reasons, you must feed 60 needy people as an alternative Kaffarah.
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