Giving Fidyah to the Poor Who are not Capable of Fasting
Question: Is it mandatory to give Fidyah for Sawm (fasting) only to the poor who are fasting? Answer: الجواب باسم ملهم الصواب It is not a mandatory requirement. Therefore, Fidyah can be given to the poor who are not able to fast for some valid reasons, such as illness, travelling etc – that are regarded