What is Kaffarah for breaking an oath?

Kaffarah for breaking an oath is: feed 10 needy people, or clothe them, or free a slave. Whoever cannot afford it must fast for three days. (Quran 5:89)

What is the Kaffarah for intercourse in Ramadan?

Whoever intentionally has intercourse during Ramadan day must make up the day AND pay Kaffarah: free a slave, or fast 60 consecutive days, or feed 60 needy people.

What is Kaffarah for Zhihar?

Zhihar is when a husband says 'You are like my mother's back.' Kaffarah: free a slave, or fast 60 consecutive days, or feed 60 needy people.

What is Fidyah for fasting?

Fidyah is for those permanently unable to fast: feed one needy person per missed day. Approximately 1.5kg of rice per person.

Can I feed instead of fasting for Kaffarah?

Yes, if you are genuinely unable to fast due to health reasons. The inability must be real and confirmed.

How much food per person?

Approximately 1.5kg of rice or equivalent average food. Some scholars say half a sa' (approx 1.5kg).

Must the fasting be consecutive?

Yes, Kaffarah fasting (3 days for oath, 60 days for Zhihar/Ramadan) must be consecutive according to most scholars.

Does a woman pay Kaffarah for breaking an oath?

Yes, Kaffarah for oath applies to both men and women equally.

Can I pay money instead of food?

Most scholars say money cannot replace food in Kaffarah. However, some contemporary scholars permit giving money to the poor directly.

What's the difference between Fidyah and Kaffarah?

Kaffarah is for prohibited acts (oath, Ramadan intercourse, Zhihar). Fidyah is for inability to perform obligations (fasting for the permanently unable).

Is this calculator free?

Yes, the Fidyah & Kaffarah calculator is completely free and runs in your browser.

Do I need to pay Kaffarah for unintentional breaking of oath?

Kaffarah is only for deliberate breaking of an oath. If the oath was broken under coercion or forgetfulness, no Kaffarah is due according to most scholars.

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🤲 Kaffarah for Breaking an Oath

Whoever swears an oath and then breaks it must pay Kaffarah. Allah says: 'Its expiation is feeding ten needy people from the average of what you feed your families, or clothing them, or freeing a slave. Whoever cannot find must fast for three days.' (Quran 5:89)

Feed 10 needy people

Feed ten needy people from the average food you feed your family — approx 1.5kg rice/person = 15kg total

Clothe 10 needy people

Provide clothing for ten needy people

Free a slave

Free a believing slave — not applicable in modern times

Fast 3 days

Fast three consecutive or separate days — for those who cannot afford food or clothing

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Fidyah & Kaffarah Calculator — Calculate Kaffarah for oath, Ramadan intercourse, Zhihar, and Fidyah for fasting.

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Supports 4 types: Oath Kaffarah (10 people), Ramadan Kaffarah (60 people), Zhihar Kaffarah (60 people), Fidyah (1 person/day).

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