Question
The deceased had not performed Salaat for many years. The heirs wish to pay the Kaffaarah for his Salaat. How do they calculate the amount to be paid?
Answer
If the deceased had not made a wasiyyat (bequest) regarding payment of kaffaarah/fidyah, then there is no obligation on the heirs to pay anything. He will face the Wrath of Allah Ta'ala. Make dua for the deceased. However, the heirs may contribute as Sadqah any amount they wish and supplicate to Allah Ta'ala to forgive the deceased.
The Kaffaarah, if wasiyyat was made, must be paid from the assets of the deceased. However, if the adult heirs wish, they may pay it from their own funds despite it not being obligatory to pay from their own funds. The Kaffaarah for one Salaat is the same as the Sadqah Fitr amount. For one day it is 6 Sadqah Fitra amounts. The penalty is also for the Witr Salaat.
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- themajlis.co.za
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- The Majlis Vol 26 No 10
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