What is Sadaqah?

Sadaqah is derived from the word “Sidq” which means “Sincerity”. Sadaqah is a kind of charity and is a voluntary charitable act towards others. It shows generosity, love, affection and sympathy for others. Sadaqah is also a main source to please God. Deeds like Smiling and helping hands are also kinds of Sadaqah.

Anyone can give Sadaqah in form of money. Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) and His companions were much interested in giving Sadaqah that they gave their part of wealth as a Sadaqah to poor and needy people. The Holy Prophet would give charity in the form of Sadaqah whole year round.

Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) said:

“The Prophet (peace be upon him) was the most generous of people, and he was most generous during Ramadan”. [Hadith, Bukhari]

Sadaqah can make someone’s life easy and blessed. Allah Says in Quran;

Who is it that would loan Allah a goodly loan so He may multiply it for him many times over? And it is Allah who withholds and grants abundance, and to Him you will be returned” [Qur’an, 2: 245]

Prophet (P.B.U.H) said that;

“Sadaqah extinguishes sin as water extinguishes fire” (He also said that Allah offers relief on the Day of Judgement for those who give Sadaqah). “The believer’s shade on the Day of Resurrection will be their charity” [Hadith, Tirmidhi]

It is said in many Hadith that Holy prophet was “more generous than the blowing wind.” Quran and sunnah also emphasizes on giving Sadaqah to the poor, needy and orphans. Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) said that “Treat your sick ones with charity”. Holy prophet also said that “Sadaqah soothes God’s anger and prevents an evil death”. Sadaqah eases hardships and calamities.

Holy Prophet said:

“Give the Sadaqah without delay as it withstands calamity.”

As Muslims belief that their life is full of hardships and he also knows that Allah test his believer’s faith. Sadaqah is investment of person in this mortal world and after the death on the day of Justice. On the day of judgment when everyone is in need of good deeds and is being sentenced by every sin.

“Sadaqah extinguishes sin like water extinguishes fire”

Sadaqah paves a way of Muslim towards Jannah. Baab As-Sadaqah is one of the 8 gates of Jannah. people who gave Sadaqah will enter through this gate.

“But those who feared their Lord will be driven to Paradise in Groups until when they reach it while its gates have been opened and its keeper say, “Peace be upon you, you have become pure so enter it to abide eternally therein.” [ Quran 39:73]

On the day of judgement where sun will little above the heads and one day lasts for about 50,000 years of this world Sadaqah will provide a shadow to those who gave Sadaqah.

Sadaqah purifies the Nafs. Sadaqah is main way of acceptance of dua. Sadaqah brings balance to the society and balanced community. Sadaqah is beneficial to the society and looking after the vulnerable to improve society.

The Prophet said: “Your smile for your brother is a charity. Your removal of stones, thorns or bones from the paths of people is a charity. Your guidance of a person who is lost is a charity” (Bukhari).