Paying fidyah for fasts before the month of Ramadhaan

Q: Can a person pay fidyah for their fasts before the month of Ramadhaan? Will that be regarded as discharged? 

A: This is not permissible. 

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)