SURABAYA, EAST JAVA — Dompet Dhuafa East Java Branch again realized the mandate of the donors by distributing 170 servings of ready-to-eat food to the poor through the “Tunaikan Amanah Fidyah and Kafarat” program. The distribution was carried out at Warung Gratis Surabaya (WGS) on Tuesday (01/14/2025). The enthusiastic presence of the community was able to liven up the atmosphere, making the event take place with enthusiasm and full of blessings.
Agus Triabudi Waluyo, Program Distribution Coordinator of Dompet Dhuafa East Java, revealed that in this program, portions of decent food were distributed free of charge to the poor. It is hoped that the fidyah and kafarat paid will erase mistakes, both intentional and unintentional, and provide benefits to the recipients.
“Alhamdulillah, this time we are again fulfilling fidyah and kafr according to the mandate of the donors in our social collaboration program, Warung Gratis Surabaya, where we distribute portions of decent food to the poor for free. So inshallah it is right on target. Hopefully the fidyah/kafarat that has been paid will erase intentional and unintentional mistakes and benefit those who feel it,” said Agus.
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Super Volunteer Dompet Dhuafa East Java, Tria Nurul Rizqiyah or who is familiarly called Kiki, expressed happiness when participating in the fidyah distribution process.
“I am very happy to be able to participate in guarding the mandate of the donors. Hopefully, it can have a wide impact on those in need,” said Kiki.
As Ramadan approaches, fidyah is a subject that Muslims are often looking for or discussing. The reason is, they must immediately fulfill the obligation to pay the Ramadan fasting debt that has been missed before.
In terminology, fidyah is a punishment in the form of a fine given to someone because he has left a religious obligation. The fine is issued by feeding the poor.
In addition, fidyah can also mean giving basic foodstuffs or prepared food to the poor and needy, as an expiation for leaving the Ramadan fast for reasons that are justified by Sharia.
The payment of fidyah can be done in three forms. The first form is by giving cooked food. The second form is by giving raw food or cooking ingredients that can be processed into cooked food. Then the third form, namely paying fidyah in the form of money which can later be spent to buy raw cooking ingredients or ready-to-eat cooked dishes.
Tunaikan Amanah Fidyah and Kafarat is the implementation of fidyah payment in the form of providing cooked food. This program aims to distribute fidyah and kafarat that have been paid by donors in the hope of bringing real benefits to the recipients. Dompet Dhuafa East Java’s commitment as an intermediary for goodness continues to be encouraged to make it easier for people who want to fulfill their fidyah or kafarat easily. Pay your fidyah, here: Pay FIDYAH EASILY. (Dompet Dhuafa)
Text and photo: Anndini Dwi Putri, DD East Java
Editor: Dhika