Giving monetary compensation due to inability to fast

Salam

How much do we have to pay for the days that we were not able to fast? And what is this called?

Thank you

 بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما

If a person misses a fast during the month of Ramadan, they should try their utmost to make up for that fast at the soonest possible time. If due to health reasons, one is no longer able to fast (nor is there hope that they will recover from this condition), monetary compensation must be given in lieu of each fast. This compensation is known as fidyah and must be given to the needy (those who are eligible to receive zakah). The fidyah of one missed fast is approximately 1.6 kg of wheat or its value. 

والله اعلم

Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala knows best.

Mohammad Jafari

Approved by Mufti Husain Ahmad Madani