Sadaqah - Voluntary Charity
Sadaqah is a voluntary act of charity given purely out of compassion, love, friendship, or generosity. Unlike Zakat which is obligatory, Sadaqah is given freely with no expectation of return.
What is Sadaqah?
Sadaqah (صدقة) is an Arabic term that means "voluntary charity" or "righteousness." It refers to any act of giving out of compassion, love, friendship, or generosity without expecting anything in return.
Key Aspects of Sadaqah
- •Completely voluntary act of charity
- •Not limited to money - includes any good deed
- •Given purely for the sake of Allah's pleasure
- •Can be given to anyone in need, not just Muslims
- •No fixed amount or time - can be given anytime
Difference Between Sadaqah and Zakat
- •Zakat is obligatory (2.5% of savings), Sadaqah is voluntary
- •Zakat has fixed recipients, Sadaqah can be given to anyone
- •Zakat is given annually, Sadaqah can be given anytime
- •Zakat purifies wealth, Sadaqah purifies the soul
How to Give Sadaqah
Sadaqah can be given in many forms beyond just monetary donations
Giving money to those in need
Donating goods, food, or clothing
Teaching or sharing beneficial knowledge
Volunteering time and effort
Praying for others, giving advice
Smiling, kind words, good deeds
Best Practices for Giving Sadaqah
- Give with pure intention - only seeking Allah's pleasure
- Give secretly when possible (protects recipient's dignity)
- Give from what you love (quality matters more than quantity)
- Give regularly, even small amounts
- Don't remind others of your charity
- Give to those in genuine need, including family first
- Combine Sadaqah with du'a for the recipient
Who Can Give Sadaqah?
Sadaqah is open to everyone, with special virtues for certain groups
Every Muslim, regardless of age or financial status, can give Sadaqah
Women can give from their own wealth without needing permission
Children's Sadaqah is valid and they are rewarded for it
While not called Sadaqah, their charity is still rewarded in this life
Special Virtues for Certain Groups
- •Wealthy Muslims: Giving in times of abundance is especially virtuous
- •Poor Muslims: Even giving half a date can be immense in Allah's sight
- •Business Owners: Giving from business profits brings barakah
- •Those in Debt: Sadaqah doesn't decrease wealth but increases it
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The Blessings of Sadaqah
Discover the spiritual and worldly benefits of giving Sadaqah
Sadaqah purifies your wealth and brings barakah (blessings) to what remains
Giving charity softens the heart and increases love for Allah and His creation
Sadaqah provides protection from calamities and difficulties in this life
Allah multiplies the reward of Sadaqah up to 700 times or even more
Hadith About Sadaqah
"The believer's shade on the Day of Resurrection will be his charity."
"Sadaqah extinguishes sin as water extinguishes fire."
"Charity does not decrease wealth."
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"The believer's shade on the Day of Resurrection will be his charity."
- Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)