
Fidya: A Relaxation
If a person misses a fast due to a valid reason, he has to offer its Qada by fasting an equal number of days, whenever he is able to do so. However, if he is physically unfit for fasting, he has to pay Fidya for each missed fast.

If a person misses a fast due to a valid reason, he has to offer its Qada by fasting an equal number of days, whenever he is able to do so. However, if he is physically unfit for fasting, he has to pay Fidya for each missed fast.

For most of us, Ramadan starts with mouth watering savories and ends with shopping sprees for the Eid. It is impossible to fathom beyond delectable Pakoras, let alone understand the blessed month’s meaning to a Muslim. Rana Rais Khan explains the logic and benefits behind Ramadan’s fasting.

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I pray for a deeply reflective Ramadan that produces true Rabbanis who never lose assurance in Allah (swt) and stay steadfast even if the world around is somersaulting. Ameen.

“…and eat and drink but waste not by extravagance, certainly He (Allah) likes not Al-Musrifoon (those who waste by extravagance)” (Al-A’raf 7:31)

Ramadan is a brilliant opportunity to inculcate love for the Quran in your kids, and train them according to the Sunnah.