What is Sadaqah?

Sadaqah or Saddka ( Arabic: صدقة ‎, ṣadaqāt صدقات ). is an Islamic term that means voluntary charity, such as a charitable act, charitable giving, or money given in charity with the intention of seeking the pleasure of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala (The Glorified and Exalted). Allah’s Messenger, peace be upon him said, “Every act of goodness is Sadaqah.” (Muslim #2197) Allah’s Messenger (pbuh) said, “When you smile in your brother’s face, or enjoin what is reputable, or forbid what is objectionable, or direct someone who has lost his way, or help a man who has bad eyesight, or remove stones, thorns and bones from the road, or pour water from your bucket into your brother’s, it counts to you as Sadaqah.” (Tirmidhi #1911)

What are the Benefits of Sadaqah?

Allah’s Messenger (pbuh) said: “Give the Sadaqah without delay, for it stands in the way of calamity.” (Tirmidhi #1887) “Sadaqah extinguishes sin as water extinguishes fire.” (Tirmidhi #2541) “Sadaqah appeases the Lord’s anger and averts an evil death.” (Tirmidhi #1909) “The believer’s shade on the Day of Resurrection will be his Sadaqah.” (Tirmidhi #1925)

Why Should Every Muslim Give Sadaqah?

The Prophet (pbuh) said, “Every Muslim has to give in charity.” The people asked, “O Allah’s Prophet! If someone has nothing to give, what will he do?” He said, “He should work with his hands and benefit himself and also give in charity (from what he earns).” The people further asked, “If he cannot find even that?” He replied, “He should help the needy who appeal for help.” Then the people asked, “If he cannot do that?” He replied, “Then he should perform good deeds and keep away from evil deeds and this will be regarded as charitable deeds.” (Bukhari #2.524) Allah’s Messenger (pbuh) said: “Charity does not in any way decrease the wealth, and the servant who forgives, Allah adds to his respect; and the one who shows humility, Allah elevates him in the estimation (of the people).” (Muslim #4.6264)

Can One Give Sadaqah on Behalf of the Deceased?

A woman said: “Apostle of Allah, my mother suddenly died; if it had not happened, she would have given Sadaqah (charity) and donated (something). Will it suffice if I give sadaqah on her behalf?” The Prophet (pbuh) said: “Yes, give sadaqah on her behalf.” (Abu-Dawood #2875) A person said to Allah’s Apostle (pbuh): “My father died and left behind property without making any will regarding it. Would he be relieved of the burden of his sins if I give Sadaqah on his behalf?” He (the Prophet) said: “Yes.” (Muslim #4001)

Should I Give Sadaqah Regularly?

Aisha (raa) narrated that, “The most beloved action to Allah’s Apostle (pbuh) was that whose doer did it continuously and regularly.” (Bukhari #8.76.469)

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