Q: 1) Is it possible to give fidyah for missed fasts by taking a share in a qurbani that will be done for the poor. Say for example, I owe R240 fidyah, but a share costs R100. So if I give 3 shares, it will amount to R300. In so doing my intention is that the meat of these three shares, which will be given to the poor, is on behalf of my fidya. Is this correct?
2) Is it necessary to keep a third of the Qurbani meat?
3) Can Qurbani meat be given to poor non-Muslims?
A: 1) It is not permissible to pay your fidya in this manner. The avenue of Qurbani is entirely different to fidya, therefore, fidya must be paid separately.
2) It is not necessary to keep a third of your Qurbani. One may give all the meat to the poor or to friends, or even keep all the meat for oneself. However, it is meritorious and preferable to divide the Qurbani meat into three parts: one for yourself, one for friends and family, and the third for the poor. 3) It is permissible to give Qurbani meat to poor non-Muslims.
