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Kaffarah Calculator

Calculate your Kaffarah (expiation) for serious violations. Kaffarah requires feeding 60 people or fasting 60 consecutive days.

When is Kaffarah Required?

  • Deliberately breaking a Ramadan fast — intentionally eating, drinking, or intimate relations
  • Breaking an oath (yamin) — breaking a promise made in Allah's name
  • Zihar — a specific marital declaration requiring expiation
  • Accidental killing — unintentional causing of death

Number of Violations

Each violation requires a separate Kaffarah

Feeding Options

Some scholars permit just 1 meal per person

Our cost: $2/meal through wholesale sourcing from local markets. Most charities charge $8-15/day (Islamic Relief, FCNA, etc.).

Calculation

60 people × 2 meals × $2/meal × 1 instance

= $240

Your Kaffarah

Total Kaffarah Due

$240

People to feed60
Meals per person2
Cost per meal$2
Number of violations1
Total meals120
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What is Kaffarah?

Kaffarah is an expiation required for serious violations in Islam. It serves as atonement and purification.

The requirement: Feed 60 poor people, or fast for 60 consecutive days (if unable to feed), or free a slave (no longer applicable).

Kaffarah vs Fidya: Fidya is for missed fasts due to inability. Kaffarah is for deliberate violations.

Note: Kaffarah is a serious matter. Please consult a qualified scholar about your specific situation.