What is Sadaqah?
What Is Sadaqah?
Sadaqah is a voluntary act of giving alms 'fi sabillilah' (for the cause of Allah), by Muslims who want to contribute more than their obligatory zakah payment. Sadaqah may be given to mark or bring blessings to occasions such as weddings, anniversaries, personal success or even instances of sadness or bereavement. In short, sadaqah can be given during any period of happiness or sadness or as a sign of gratitude to Allah Subhanu wa Ta'ala.
Sadaqah Jariyah
“When a man passes away, his good deeds will also come to an end except for three: Sadaqah Jariyah (ceaseless charity); a knowledge which is beneficial, or a virtuous descendant who prays for him (for the deceased)” Narrated by Abu Hurairah, Sahih Muslim
When you provide a family with the seeds and tools to cultivate their own vegetables to not only feed them but also provide an income, this is known as Sadaqah Jariyah. This type of charity is continuous and its benefits are reaped by both the donor and receiver, even after the person giving it has left this earth.
At Muslim Aid, we facilitate many projects like this, from building a well so a whole village has access to clean water for life to providing schools with the books that will empower their youth. Help us to give Sadaqah Jariyah, and allow others the chance to build a better future.
Sadaqah
The giving of sadaqah (charity) to individuals or institutions has remained widespread among Muslims. The Prophet (pbuh) was the most generous of men. He used to give with his own hand. When asked for anything, he never refused. If he had nothing to give, he would borrow from one of his Companions and pay him later.
[pic]According to the teachings of Islam, the giving of sadaqah serves a number of functions. Sadaqah first and foremost acts as expiation for sins. The believers are asked to give sadaqah immediately following any transgression. Voluntary sadaqah giving can also compensate for any shortcoming in the past
Sadaqah is a voluntary act of giving alms 'fi sabillilah' (for the cause of Allah), by Muslims who want to contribute more than their obligatory zakah payment. Sadaqah may be given to mark or bring blessings to occasions such as weddings, anniversaries, personal success or even instances of sadness or bereavement. In short, sadaqah can be given during any period of happiness or sadness or as a sign of gratitude to Allah Subhanu wa Ta'ala.
Sadaqah Jariyah
“When a man passes away, his good deeds will also come to an end except for three: Sadaqah Jariyah (ceaseless charity); a knowledge which is beneficial, or a virtuous descendant who prays for him (for the deceased)” Narrated by Abu Hurairah, Sahih Muslim
When you provide a family with the seeds and tools to cultivate their own vegetables to not only feed them but also provide an income, this is known as Sadaqah Jariyah. This type of charity is continuous and its benefits are reaped by both the donor and receiver, even after the person giving it has left this earth.
At Muslim Aid, we facilitate many projects like this, from building a well so a whole village has access to clean water for life to providing schools with the books that will empower their youth. Help us to give Sadaqah Jariyah, and allow others the chance to build a better future.
Sadaqah
The giving of sadaqah (charity) to individuals or institutions has remained widespread among Muslims. The Prophet (pbuh) was the most generous of men. He used to give with his own hand. When asked for anything, he never refused. If he had nothing to give, he would borrow from one of his Companions and pay him later.
[pic]According to the teachings of Islam, the giving of sadaqah serves a number of functions. Sadaqah first and foremost acts as expiation for sins. The believers are asked to give sadaqah immediately following any transgression. Voluntary sadaqah giving can also compensate for any shortcoming in the past