If an elderly or sick with no hope of recovery is unable to fast during the month of Ramadan, then he/she should pay Fidyah for their missed fasting days. Fidyah is to feed one poor person each day.
Allah says:
“O you who believe! Observing As-Sawm (the fasting) is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may become Al-Muttaqoon (the pious).
[Observing Sawm (fasts)] for a fixed number of days, but if any of you is ill or on a journey, the same number (should be made up) from other days. And as for those who can fast with difficulty, (e.g. an old man), they have (a choice either to fast or) to feed a Miskeen (poor person) (for every day). But whoever does good of his own accord, it is better for him. And that you fast is better for you if only you know”
[al-Baqarah 2:183-184]
During the month of Ramadan, the Islamic Welfare Trust organises meals for the poor and needy in Pakistan, Syria, Yemen and Gaza. If you would like to feed the poor daily on behalf of your elderly or sick relatives then we can organise this on your behalf. The cost of feeding one person is £5. Therefore to cover the cost of feeding 30 poor people during the month of Ramadan would be £150.
Millions of Muslim families are living on less than £1 a day. This means they cannot afford nutritious food, buy clothes and shoes to protect themselves from harsh weather, and, most worryingly, cannot afford medical treatments if they fall ill, and education is out of their reach. Unfortunately, if this continues, these numbers will continue to grow. We must act, and we must act now.
As a Muslim Charity, we have been helping the poor and needy Muslim families across the world for nearly two decades. However, all this has been made possible with your support and donations. Continue donating to ‘sponsor a food pack appeal’ so we can help bring families out of poverty – one at a time!
If you are looking to donate to the Gaza Emergency Appeal, Yemen Emergency Appeal, Syrian Refugee Crisis Appeal, Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal, Afghanistan Emergency Appeal, Pakistan Floods Appeal, Rohingya Refugee Crisis Appeal, or Africa Drought Appeal, Insha’Allah donate with confidence. With your ongoing support, we can only respond to emergencies like conflicts, wars, and crises. We urge you to donate your Sadaqah and Zakat to these appeals so that together we can protect lives throughout the year and in times of crisis.
However, if you are looking to build a Masjid as Sadaqah Jariyah for your loved ones, or if you wish to build a water pump, donate a food pack, sponsor a sewing machine, sponsor an orphan, sponsor a hafiz, or need to give Kaffarah for Breaking an Oath, consider our appeals. Donate to the Ramadan Food Appeal, the Ramadan Zakat Appeal, or simply donate your Zakat to assist the poor and needy around the world. Insha’Allah, donate with confidence for the sake of Allah.
Alhamdulillah, our name gives the message. We are an Islamic Charity aiming to help the Ummah in need. This is how our donation policy works: