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Kaffara is the prescribed atonement for deliberately breaking a Ramadan fast. It is a serious obligation, but also a path to forgiveness.
"And whoever fears Allah — He will make for him a way out."
An Act of Atonement
Kaffara is prescribed in Islamic law for deliberately breaking a fast during Ramadan without a valid excuse. The word comes from the Arabic root meaning "to cover" or "to expiate."
Kaffara is not simply a fine. It is a spiritual act of repentance, accountability, and restoration. It becomes obligatory when a person who is required to fast deliberately breaks their fast during daylight hours without a valid Islamic reason. The violation must be intentional and without excuse.
Kaffara is prescribed alongside the requirement to make up the missed fast (Qada). Both are due. The fast must be made up, and the Kaffara must be fulfilled.
The requirement reflects the gravity with which Islam treats fasting. But it also reflects mercy: there is always a path back.
When Is Kaffara Required?
Kaffara IS Required For
Deliberate eating or drinking
Deliberate intimate relations
Kaffara is NOT Required For
If unsure, consult a qualified scholar or contact NRF.
Methods of Fulfillment
Kaffara must be fulfilled in the prescribed order:
Primary Strict Sequence
NRF's current Kaffara amount: £[X] per broken fast (60 meals x £[Y] per meal). Updated annually.
Examples:
1 broken fast:
Feed 60 people = £[X]
2 broken fasts:
Feed 120 people = £[2X]
3 broken fasts:
Feed 180 people = £[3X]
Kaffara vs. Fidya vs. Fitra
| Kaffara | Fidya | Fitra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What is it? | Atonement for deliberately breaking a fast | Compensation for fasts that cannot be kept | Obligatory payment at end of Ramadan |
| Who pays? | Those who deliberately broke a fast | Those unable to fast (illness, old age) | Every Muslim with sufficient means |
| Amount | Feed 60 people per fast (or fast 60 days) | £[X] per missed fast | £[X] per person |
| Also required | Make up the fast (Qada) | No Qada (fasts cannot be made up) | Not linked to missed fasts |
| Severity | Most serious | Compassionate | Universal |
What If I Broke More Than One Fast?
Each deliberately broken fast requires its own Kaffara. The obligations are not combined, they are counted separately.
Example:
Option A (fasting): 60 days × 3
180 consecutive fasting days (fulfilled in three separate 60-day blocks, each consecutive)
Option B (feeding): 60 people × 3
180 people fed → £[3X]
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The Path to Completion
Step 1
Count
Step 2
CAlculate
Step 3
Pay
Step 4
Fast
Frequently Asked Questions
A Path Back. A Meal for Sixty.
Deliberately breaking a fast is a serious matter, but Islam provides a clear path to atonement. When you pay through NRF, sixty people are fed because you chose to make it right.