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
Allah loves those who do good, “And do good, for Allah certainly loves the good-doers” (Qur’an 2: 195), and giving sadaqah is part of it. It’s one of the practices that Allah repeatedly emphasised in the Qur’an after salah (prayers). In fact, the word ‘sadaqah’, and its plural ‘sadaqat’, are mentioned 12 times in the
“When a man dies all his good deeds come to an end except three: Ongoing charity (sadaqah jariyah), beneficial knowledge and a righteous son who prays for him.” (Sunan an-Nasa’i) The recent passing of Malaysian songstress Siti Sarah Raissuddin has not only grieved the hearts of many but also made us reflect on our own
The role of Islamic social finance assumes great significance, especially in countries with high poverty levels among Muslims. The main objective of Islamic philanthropy such as Zakat (compulsory tax on wealth), Sadaqat (charitable acts), Waqf (endowment), etc, is to meet the needs of the poor and to curb ever-rising levels of relative poverty. To fulfill