How to pay the expiation for those unable to fast via the Ihsan platform 2024
With the approach of the holy month of Ramadan, the search for safe and reliable ways to perform religious rites related to charity and expiation increases. As part of the digital transformation underway in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to facilitate services for citizens and residents, the Ihsan National Charity Platform provides integrated technological solutions that enable beneficiaries to easily and conveniently pay expiation and ensure its delivery to those in need.
Expiation service via the Ihsan platform
The expiation service is one of the most prominent services offered by the "Ihsan" platform, aiming to facilitate Muslims in fulfilling their religious obligations. The platform is distinguished by being a trusted entity overseen by government authorities, ensuring complete transparency in directing donations to eligible needy individuals within the Kingdom. The service covers three main types of expiation stipulated by Islamic law:
- Expiation for breaking an oath: This is obligatory when an oath is broken.
- Expiation for those unable to fast: This applies to the elderly or sick who are not expected to recover and are unable to fast.
- Expiation for the prohibitions of Ihram: related to violations of Hajj and Umrah.
Steps to pay expiation electronically
The donor can complete the expiation process in a few seconds by following these steps:
- Log in to the Ihsan platform via the website or the application.
- Select the "Donation Opportunities" menu and then go to the "Expiations" section.
- Specify the type of expiation to be paid (oath, inability to fast, or other).
- Enter the amount to be donated or the number of cases.
- The payment process is completed through the available banking options, and the donor is notified of the success of the transaction.
Organizing a program to break the fast in the Two Holy Mosques
In a related context, and coinciding with preparations for the holy month, the General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques launched a new mechanism to organize the Iftar program for fasting individuals . This step comes in strategic cooperation with the "Ihsan" platform and the "Nusk" Foundation, with the aim of governing charitable work within the Two Holy Mosques and increasing the efficiency of its implementation.
The new mechanism relies on pre-registration by individuals and non-profit organizations through the Authority's website, followed by payment of the Ramadan travel allowances via the Ihsan platform. Once payment is complete, the necessary permits are issued, ensuring the organization of iftar meals and preventing unauthorized or haphazard collection of cash donations within the designated areas.
The importance of digital transformation in charitable work
This integration between the Authority, the Ihsan platform, and the Nusuk Foundation reflects the Kingdom's commitment to achieving the goals of Vision 2030 in the non-profit sector by enhancing transparency and reliability. This system contributes to eliminating donations from unknown sources and ensures the provision of healthy and safe breakfast meals for visitors to the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, thus enhancing the spirituality of the holy month and providing a comfortable experience for pilgrims and worshippers.
