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What is sadaqah?
Sadaqah is one of the best deeds that a person can do. It has many benefits, both in this life and the next. Allah (SWT) says: “And spend something [in charity] out of the money which We have provided for you before death comes to one of you and he says, “O my Lord, if only You would delay me for a brief term so that I could give charity and be among the righteous.” But Allah will not delay a soul when its time has come. And Allah is Acquainted with what you do.” (Al-Qur’an 62:10)
Meaning of Sadaqah
Sadaqah literally means “truth” or “righteousness.” In Islam, it has come to mean voluntary charity given for the love of Allah. It is different from Zakat, which is a compulsory charity and is due on certain assets.
Types of Sadaqah:
There are many types of sadaqah that a person can give. Some of them are:
-Giving food to the hungry
– Giving clothes to those who are needy
– Visiting the sick
– Helping the orphans and widows
– Helping those in debt
– Giving charity to the poor and needy
Why Give Sadaqah?:
There are many reasons why a person should give sadaqah. Some of them are:
– Sadaqah purifies the heart
– Sadaqah increases our iman (faith)
– Sadaqah earns us the pleasure of Allah
– Sadaqah is a means of seeking Allah’s forgiveness
– Sadaqah protects us from
Benefits of Sadaqah
Sadaqah purifies the heart: The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Charity does not decrease wealth.” (Reported by al-Tabaraani, al-Musnad, no. 1479; see also Saheeh al-Jaami’, 5097).
Sadaqah increases our iman (faith): The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “If a person gives charity from his wealth, it will increase in size for him like a seed that grows seven spikes; each spike is bigger than the one before it.” (Reported by Ibn Maajah, 23)
Sadaqah for illness
Sadaqah can also be given for the purpose of seeking cure from an illness. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “If a person is afflicted with a hardship, let him increase his charity.” (Reported by Abu Dawood, 1645; see also Saheeh al-Jaami
Donate sadaqah online
HRD accepts online sadaqah donations to help the less fortunate. Sadaqah donations can be made through our website and will go to those who are in need. Donate now!
By donating sadaqah, not only will you be helping somebody in need, but you will also be earning the pleasure of Allah (SWT). What could be better than that? So donate today and make a difference in somebody’s life!
“Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) said: ” Charity never diminishes wealth,
عن أبي هُريرة : أَنَّ رسولَ اللَّه ﷺ قَالَ: مَا نَقَصَتْ صَدَقَةٌ مِنْ مَالٍ، وَمَا زَادَ اللَّهُ عَبْدًا بِعَفْوٍ إِلَّا عِزًّا، وَمَا تَوَاضَعَ أَحَدٌ للَّهِ إِلَّا رَفَعَهُ اللَّهُ رواه مسلم
