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| Arabic | فِدْيَة |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | FID-yah |
| Etymology | From the Arabic root ف-د-ي (f-d-y), meaning to ransom or redeem. Fidyah literally means 'ransom' or 'redemption,' indicating the act of compensating for a religious shortcoming through an alternative act of worship. |
Fidyah(فِدْيَة) Fidyah is a religious penalty or expiation required when a pilgrim violates the rules of Ihram during Hajj or Umrah. It serves as compensation for the transgression and may involve fasting, charity, or animal sacrifice.
فِدْيَة
Fidyah refers to the compensatory acts a pilgrim must perform when they breach any of the restrictions of Ihram, whether intentionally or out of necessity. The Quran specifically mentions Fidyah in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:196) regarding a pilgrim who shaves their head due to illness. The three options typically available are: fasting for three days, feeding six needy persons (each receiving half a Sa' of food), or slaughtering a sheep. The type and severity of the Fidyah can vary depending on the school of jurisprudence (madhab) and the specific violation. Some violations, such as hunting within the Haram, require more specific forms of compensation.
From the Arabic root ف-د-ي (f-d-y), meaning to ransom or redeem. Fidyah literally means 'ransom' or 'redemption,' indicating the act of compensating for a religious shortcoming through an alternative act of worship.
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