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Kaffarah and Kaffarah Yameen
What is Kaffarah?
Kaffarah is a payment that needs to be made when a person deliberately breaks their fast during the month of Ramadan without a valid reason.
To atone for the intentionally broken fast, you must fast continuously for 60 days. However, if you are unable to do that, then you have to feed 60 poor people at a rate of £2.50 per person. As a result, this amounts to £150 for each intentionally missed/broken fast.
However, if you have a valid reason to miss/break your fast and are unable to make up the fast at any other time in the future, you must pay Fidyah.
What Is Kaffarah Yameen?
Kafaarat Yameen is mentioned by Allah in the verse (interpretation of the meaning):
“Allah will not punish you for what is unintentional in your oaths, but He will punish you for your deliberate oaths; for its expiation (a deliberate oath) feed ten Masaakeen (poor persons), on a scale of the average of that with which you feed your own families, or clothe them or manumit a slave. But whosoever cannot afford (that), then he should fast for three days. That is the expiation for the oaths when you have sworn. And protect your oaths (i.e. do not swear much). Thus Allah makes clear to you His Ayaat (proofs, evidences, verses,
How much should I pay?
The amount paid for each broken promise is equivalent to feeding 10 people, amounting to £30 for each broken promise. Sunnah Charity will feed people with hot meals with your donations.
1 – Feeding ten poor persons with the average kind of food that he feeds his family, by giving each person half a saa’ of the usual local staple, such as rice etc. This is equivalent to approximately one-and-a-half kilograms. If rice is usually eaten with some kind of sauce then along with the rice he should give them some sauce or meat. If he gathers together ten poor people and offers them lunch or dinner, this is sufficient.