Kaffara

Fidyah (Arabic: الفدية‎) and Kaffara (Arabic: كفارة‎) are religious donations made in Islam when a fast (notably in Ramadan) is missed or broken. The donations can be of food, or money, and it is used to feed those in need.

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Kaffara . Istikhara

Is there a Kaffara for going against what came in Istekhara?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 1 month ago

There is no Kaffara for disobeying the guidance of the Istekhara but there is a harm in someway which we might know later if we go against the guidance of valid Istekhara.

Wassalam.

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Hadith . Ramadan . Kaffara . Sadaqa (Charity)

Is the Hadith authentic that states a person must pay Sadaqa and Kaffara for saying "Ramadan" without specifying "the month of Ramadan"? If it is reliable, how much should one pay, especially if they are unsure how many times this occurred?

This narration is mentioned in Al-Kaafi, Fasting chapter, part 4. It is not obligatory to pay Kaffara for just saying that although it is not good to say Ramadan only instead of saying Month of Ramadan. It is always good to give Sadaqa for any good reason.

Wassalam.

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Kaffara . Sawm (Fasting) . Travel . Dhuhr

While observing Kaffarah fasting for 60 days, if a person has plans that prevent them from fasting, such as traveling before Zuhr, are these valid excuses to skip certain days? Will this impact the completion of their Kaffarah?

If he traveled during the fasting of sixty days of Kaffara, he must fast the days of the traveling immediately after the travel and continue fasting the remains days of the sixty. If he traveled and did not compensate the days of the travel immediately and made a deliberate gap, he will then need to restart the Kaffara fast again.

Wassalam.

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Sawm (Fasting) . Kaffara . Eid al-Fitr

When is the 60 days of Kaffarah observed? Must it be completed after Eid, or can it be delayed for a few months? Additionally, is it better to fast or to make a payment instead?

Kaffara is a penalty on those who deliberately break obligatory fast or do not keep it. For those who deliberately don’t fast during the month of Ramadan, for one day,v the Kaffara is either fasting two sequent months or feeding sixty poor believers. It is good to do it as soon as possible and should not be postponed to an extended that it might be forgotten or ignored. Feeding sixty poor believers must be by giving them ready food or food grain and not money. Every ooor believers must must be given either a meal or 750 grams of food grains.

Wassalam.

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Mind . Kaffara . Sawm (Fasting)

As a 22-year-old, I recalled that I broke my fast a couple of times when I was younger. It took me years to realize that I owe a Kaffara. I am still a student and live with my parents. What should I do in this situation?

Kaffara is obligatory for every day of deliberate breaking fast beside Qadha of that fast. If you don't have money to feed sixty poor believers, you can fast two months as Kaffara of not fasting deliberately for each day. If you can not do that, you should wait till you are able to earn and feed the poor believers.

Wassalam.

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Kaffara . Sawm (Fasting) . Ramadan . Fidya

My parents are not well enough to fast during Ramadan. Can I give the Kaffarah to a relative? Should it be given at the end of this month, or can this year's Kaffarah be given during the course of the year before the next Ramadan?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 3 months ago

Bismihi ta'āla

It is not kaffarah that they pay. It is fidyah, which is 750g of certain food items, per day. You can give it to a relative, if they are needy, and it can be given at any time.

And Allah knows best

190469

Kaffara . Love . Body . Wife . Hickey

Is Kaffara required if I leave a hickey, a love bite, on my wife or if she leaves one on me? Is there unanimity on this matter among the main Maraji'?

Bismihi ta'ala

No, there is no kaffarah or blood-money, etc., as long as it was consensual as well, from her side, and not to hurt her.

And Allah knows best

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Sin . Oath . Kaffara

I made an oath by Allah's name not to commit a particular sin, but I broke it, and the sin lasted only a few seconds. Living with my parents and in a place where I can't find 10 poor believers to feed, how should I fulfill my Kaffarah?

You must feed ten ooor believers not only where you live but where ever you can reach to poor needy believer even if you sent the food to another country where poor believers can be fed.

Wassalam.

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Time . Maghrib . Sawm (Fasting) . Adhan . Iftar . Kaffara

Is it correct to break my fast at the time of Adhaan or after I pray Maghrib? If this practice is wrong, do I need to perform any expiation or repeat all my fasts?

It is allowed to break your fast at the time of Adhaan of Maghrib. Although it is recommended to pray before breaking your fast. Recommended is not obligatory. You don’t need to repeat any fast.

Wassalam.

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Zina . Divorce . Kaffara . Marriage . Woman

If a married woman commits Zina and sincerely repents, can she marry that man after a divorce or widowhood? Are there any atonement options or other measures she should consider?

Bismihi ta'ala

No, she cannot marry that man at all, and under any circumstance.

Of course, there is a slight difference of opinion among our esteemed jurists, so it is best for her to also confirm the fatwa of her Marja' taqleed.

And Allah knows best

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Ramadan . Sawm (Fasting) . Kaffara

Four years ago, I broke my Ramadan fast intentionally due to extreme thirst from biking in the sun, unaware it was a serious sin. Now that I'm Shia, I’m uncertain about how to address this past action. What steps should I take now?

Deliberate breaking the fast during the Month of Ramadan is a major sin which needs seeking forgiveness (Isteghfaar) as many times as we can as well as Qadha of that fas, with Kaffara of breaking the fast. Kaffara is either fasting two months or feeding sixty poor believers or freeing a slave (Which is not possible now a days).

Feeding sixty poor believers is by offering each of them a meal or 750 grams of food grains like rice or wheat or flour.

Wassalam.

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Father . Mother . Son . Kaffara . Domestic violence

Is it permissible for a son to protect his mother by retaliating against his father who beats her severely? If not, what is the Kaffarah for such an act?

Sayyed Muhammad Husaini Ragheb, Sayyed Muhammad Husaini Ragheb has a BA in Law from Guilan University, Iran and has also undertaken Hawzah studies in Qom. He used to be a Cultural Affairs director of Ethics Group of Al-Mustafa... Answer updated 10 months ago

Salaam
In any case, children do not have the right to hit or even to raise their voices against their parents. Showing anger towards parents and shouting at them out of anger is forbidden let alone hitting them which will be punished by very severe and heavy punishment.
You have to only ask him to stop beating her and if you can become a block on the way of her getting hit then do it. But you have no right to hit your father back.
As for Kaffarah there's nothing mentioned in this regard. Just try to ask him for forgiveness in a polite manner so that he forgives you and try to make him happy. This way we hope that he changes his attitude towards your mother too.