The act of giving Sadaqah (voluntary charity) is a cornerstone of our faith, a beautiful expression of generosity and sincerity. While every good deed carries immense reward, there is a special, elevated status for the charity directed toward the most vulnerable members of our society: orphans. Supporting an orphanage with your Sadaqah is more than
In a world where material possessions fade and achievements are often forgotten, there exists a timeless opportunity to leave behind something that truly lasts — a legacy of good deeds that continue to benefit others even after we are gone. This is the essence of Sadaqah Jariyah, a form of continuous charity that not only uplifts
Sadaqah, the act of charitable giving, plays a crucial role in supporting communities and individuals in need. In Afghan society, the spirit of Sadaqah is deeply ingrained, with families often sacrificing their own needs to help others. During economic crises, one employed family member may support up to 20 relatives. Sadaqah contributions also bolster the
In Arabic, the word ‘sadaqah’ (charity) is derived from the root word ‘sidq’, which means sincerity. It implies that giving sadaqah is a sign of sincere faith. There are many forms of sadaqah in Islam but according to the Prophet ﷺ, “The best form of sadaqah is that which is given by a wealthy person
Did you know that you can double up your sadaqah Ramadan and fasting rewards by offering food to another fasting person when they break their fast? The Prophet ﷺ said, “Whoever provides food for a fasting person to break his fast with, then for him is the same reward as his (the fasting person’s), without
Generally, we have heard of Sadaqah but do we know that Sadaqah can be categorised into Sadaqah Wajibah (compulsory), Sadaqah Jariah (sunah) and etc? In our previous post we talked about the impact of sadaqah on society, and today we will be focusing on Sadaqah Wajibah and its five types. Sadaqah Wajibah is compulsory and
Islam is a beautiful religion. It teaches us compassion through the act of sadaqah. Sadaqah, or voluntary charity, is a selfless deed that is highly recommended in Islam as a sign of one’s gratitude to the Creator as mentioned in the Quran and Hadith. The term covers a wide range of good deeds such as
Do you know that zakat, or sometimes, it’s known as ‘charity’, is the Third Pillar of Islam, a major teaching in the religion? Being charitable and providing for the needy are important features of the Muslim character. There are several categories of charity that are defined in Islam, and the two most important being zakat
As a species, we are naturally inclined to self-preservation and self-growth. This makes us predominantly selfish creatures. Yet, the aspect of preserving others through charitable spirit remains a prevalent trait of the human psyche. As much as we want to look out for ourselves, something within us seeks to look out for others. Renowned American
Food is one of the necessities of humans. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs categorised it under physiological needs, the most essential of our needs. Our body needs food for energy, and various nutrients to stay healthy. Yet the world is at a critical juncture where the number of undernourished people continued to rise in 2020 amid