Seek Forgiveness. Pay Kaffarah. Feed a Family in Africa.
Kaffarah is Islam's prescribed expiation for intentional broken fasts, broken oaths, and other specified violations. Fulfil your obligation before Allah (SWT), and let your atonement become sustenance for a family who goes to bed hungry tonight across Africa.
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Understanding Kaffarah
in Islam
Kaffarah is an expiation paid to atone for certain broken oaths or obligations in Islam. It is an act of accountability before Allah, offering a path to seek forgiveness and make amends. Given on behalf of yourself or a loved one, it is a sincere step toward spiritual redemption.
Quranic Verse:
وَمَا تُنفِقُوا مِنْ خَيْرٍ فَلِأَنفُسِكُمْ ۚ وَمَا تُنفِقُونَ إِلَّا ابْتِغَاءَ وَجْهِ اللَّهِوَأَقِيمُوفَكَفَّارَتُهُ إِطْعَامُ عَشَرَةِ مَسَاكِينَ مِنْ أَوْسَطِ مَا تُطْعِمُونَ أَهْلِيكُمْ أَوْ كِسْوَتُهُمْ أَوْ تَحْرِيرُ رَقَبَةٍا الصَّلَاةَ وَآتُوا الزَّكَاةَ وَمَا تُقَدِّمُوا لِأَنفُسِكُم مِّنْ خَيْرٍ تَجِدُوهُ عِندَ اللَّهِ
"Its expiation is the feeding of ten needy people from the average of what you feed your own families, or clothing them, or the freeing of a slave."
Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:89)
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said:
"he had intentionally broken his fast in Ramadan. The Prophet (PBUH) instructed him to free a slave; if unable, to fast sixty consecutive days; and if unable, to feed sixty poor people."
Sahih Bukhari 1936
Difference Between
Kaffarah and Fidya
Not all expiation in Islam is the same. Kaffarah and Fidya each apply to different circumstances, with distinct obligations and amounts. Knowing which applies to you ensures your expiation is fulfilled correctly.
KAFFARAH ( Expiation for a deliberate violation )
Paid by someone who intentionally broke a Ramadan fast or a sworn oath without a valid excuse. It is a conscious act of atonement before Allah.
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Feed 60 poor people per broken fast, or fast 60 consecutive days
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Feed 10 poor people per broken oath, or clothe them, or fast 3 days
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Qada alone does not remove the obligation for an intentional break
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ARCD directs it to our Food and Nutrition Program — 60 verified meals distributed on your behalf
"Its expiation is the feeding of ten needy people…" (Qur'an 5:89)
FIDYA ( Compensation for a genuine inability to fast )
Applies to the elderly, chronically ill, or pregnant and breastfeeding women who cannot make up missed fasts. It is an act of compassion, not atonement.
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Feed one poor person for each missed fast day
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No wrongdoing involved — only a physical limitation
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If the fast can be made up later, Qada applies and Fidya does not
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ARCD directs it to our Food and Nutrition Program — one verified meal per missed day
"…a ransom of feeding a poor person for each day missed." (Qur'an 2:184)
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Your Kaffarah. Their Next Meal.
Allah (SWT) has given you a clear way back. Every family fed through your Kaffarah is an act of expiation completed. Give now, and let your return to Allah be someone else's relief.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about donations, programs, and how you can get involved.
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What is Kaffarah in Islam?
Kaffarah is the Islamic prescribed expiation — a defined act of atonement — required when a Muslim breaks a solemn oath, intentionally breaks a Ramadan fast without a valid excuse, or commits other specified violations.
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How many types of Kaffarah are there?
The most common types are Kaffarah for a broken oath (Kaffaratul Yameen), Kaffarah for intentionally breaking a Ramadan fast, and Kaffarah for Zihar. Each has a specific obligation defined in the Qur'an and Sunnah.
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How do I pay Kaffarah for a broken Ramadan fast?
You must feed 60 poor people one full meal each. If unable, you must fast 60 consecutive days. ARCD accepts Kaffarah payments and distributes food to 60 verified eligible individuals on your behalf through our Food and Nutrition Program.
4
What if I accidentally broke my fast?
Only intentionally breaking a Ramadan fast without a valid excuse triggers Kaffarah. Accidental violations require making up (Qada) the missed fast only — not Kaffarah.
5
How much does Kaffarah cost?
The cost is calculated based on feeding one poor person per required meal. ARCD sets the rate based on actual food costs in the regions we serve, so your obligation is fulfilled to the highest standard.
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