<![CDATA[Public understanding of Islamic legal concessions (rukhsah) related to fasting during Ramadan remains limited, particularly concerning the distinction between the obligations of qadha (making up missed fasts) and fidyah (compensation). This condition often leads to misconceptions among pregnant and breastfeeding women, postpartum women, elderly individuals, and people with chronic illnesses in fulfilling their religious obligations. This community service activity sought to enhance the community’s understanding of Islamic rulings concerning concessions in fasting through an educational approach. The program was conducted in Korong Kampung Sudut, Nagari III Koto Aua Malintang Timur, using religious counseling, lectures, interactive discussions, and question-and-answer sessions as its primary methods. The participants were drawn from the local community, while the evaluation focused on their level of engagement and responses during the discussion sessions, as observed directly by the facilitators. The educational materials covered the legal provisions regarding fasting exemptions for pregnant and breastfeeding women, postpartum women, elderly people, individuals with chronic diseases, and the procedures for paying fidyah according to the Shafi'i School of Islamic jurisprudence and the guidelines of the Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs. The activity resulted in improved participant understanding of the differences between qadha and fidyah, the proper procedures for fulfilling these obligations, and the appropriate time for their implementation. The contribution of this community service lies in strengthening community religious literacy through contextual Islamic education, thereby supporting more accurate religious practices, reducing misconceptions, and fostering greater awareness in observing Islamic teachings. The program also offers a practical educational model that can be adapted for similar communities with comparable needs.]]>
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