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Ramadan is a sacred month of fasting, worship, and spiritual renewal. When a fast is intentionally broken without a valid reason, Islam requires a specific form of expiation known as Kaffarah.
Ramadan is a time of worship, reflection and most importantly compassion for those in need.
As Ramadan ends and Eid al-Fitr 2026 approaches, Banbury Madni Masjid invites you to complete your worship with two beautiful acts of giving: Fitrana (Zakat al-Fitr) and Eid Gifts.
Kaffarah is a charitable atonement required when a Muslim deliberately breaks a fast during Ramadan without any valid excuse. While missing a fast due to illness, pregnancy, travel, or other permissible reasons may be made up later or compensated through Fidya, intentionally breaking a fast is considered a serious matter that requires Kaffarah.
In Islam, Kaffarah not only seeks forgiveness from Allah but also serves as a means to support the vulnerable by feeding those who struggle with hunger.
Kaffarah becomes due if a fasting obligation is invalidated intentionally without a valid reason. This includes actions such as eating, drinking, or engaging in prohibited behaviour during fasting hours, knowing that it will break the fast.
It must be paid even if the fast is broken late in the day, as the intention and action still invalidate the fast. The purpose of Kaffarah is both atonement and community support.
In the UK, the standard method of fulfilling Kaffarah if you cannot fast for 60 consecutive days is by feeding the poor. The usual rate is calculated based on providing 60 meals to those in need, at an average cost of about £5 per meal. This means £300 per missed or intentionally broken fast.
Donate NowYou have two ways to fulfil your Kaffarah obligation:
Kaffarah is not simply a payment — it is an act of mercy, community support, and spiritual redemption.
By fulfilling your Kaffarah:
Serving the community,
working in partnership
We believe that our primary role is to serve the needs of the local community
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FAQ
What is Kaffarah?
Kaffarah is a way to seek forgiveness for missed or broken fasts by feeding people in need during Ramadan.
Who will my Kaffarah help
Your donation helps poor families and individuals who do not have enough food so they can break their fast with dignity.
How does my Kaffarah make a difference
It fulfils your duty and also provides a meal to someone who is hungry during Ramadan.
Where does my donation go
Banbury Madni Masjid uses your Kaffarah to support communities facing hunger and poverty.
How can I give my Kaffarah
You can donate Kaffarah online through Banbury Madni Masjid and every amount helps feed someone in need.