How do I compensate for the missed fasts?
Dear Brother / Sister,
There is no certain time for the performance of the fasts that were missed. However, it is necessary to perform them as soon as possible because it is not definite when a person will die. As those who die without making up for the fasts they missed will be indebted; they will be responsible. In order to be free from the debt, they should perform fasting immediately.
A person should fast for the days he has missed by estimating the days. He can complete his fasting by fasting on Mondays and Thursdays or every other day easily.
Nevertheless, except the first four days of the Feast of the Sacrifice and the first day of the Ramadan Feast, it is permissible to fast on every day of the year.
Questions on Islam
- Could you give information about the qada (compensation) of missed fasts and paying ransom (fidyah) for those fasts?
- What is the penalty in the hereafter for a person who does not perform fasting in Ramadan without any excuse?
- Is it more virtuous to perform fasting of Dawud or to perform fasting on Monday and Thursday? If I make intention to perform fasting of Dawud, do I have to perform fasting like that until I die?
- Does a woman who cannot fast in pregnancy perform fasting later or pay fidyah?
- Will you give information about the fasting of a woman who is breastfeeding or pregnant?
- Frequently Asked Questions on Fasting
- Breaking the fast w/o excuse or not making the intention to fast from the night before.
- Is it permissible to perform the fasting of Shawwal and the fasting of Qada together?
- Is it permissible for me to fast consecutively to compensate that I missed?
- How can I calculate the days I did not fast?

