In Islam, Sadaqah refers to a voluntary act of charity performed with the sole purpose of pleasing Allah and without expecting a substitute in return. In Arabic the word ‘Sadaqah’ literally means ‘righteousness’ and stems from the root word ‘sidq’, which means sincerity; Implying that Sadaqah is the sincerity of faith and a righteous behavior which leads to a healthy and balanced society.
It is said in many ahadith that the Messenger of Allah, Prophet Muhammed (saw) was ‘more generous than the blowing wind’, in other words, he didn’t keep anything for Himself, he would give money and food to the poor and let himself go hungry. His character is one of perfection and a model for us to follow and we should strive each day to be more like Him (saw)
The Quran and Sunnah repeatedly emphasize the importance of giving Sadaqah and Allah (swt) has promised many benefits and virtues to the person who does. Here are the reasons why you should be giving Sadaqah on regular basis:
