{"id":20219,"date":"2024-06-24T14:55:49","date_gmt":"2024-06-24T11:55:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/?p=20219"},"modified":"2024-06-24T14:55:49","modified_gmt":"2024-06-24T11:55:49","slug":"the-virtue-and-benefits-of-sadaqah-and-its-beneficiaries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/en\/the-virtue-and-benefits-of-sadaqah-and-its-beneficiaries\/","title":{"rendered":"The Virtue and Benefits of Sadaqah and Its Beneficiaries"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Sadaqah, a concept instilled in us from a young age, emphasizes its value, centrality, impact, and blessings. Those who embrace Sadaqah find other paths to goodness more accessible, as the human soul naturally loves money and desires to keep it. Therefore, Sadaqah is a clear sign of faith, as the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, &#8220;Sadaqah is a proof,&#8221; meaning it is evidence of genuine faith.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Definition and Etiquette of Sadaqah<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Here, we will discuss two aspects: the definition of Sadaqah and its etiquette<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">As for the definition of Sadaqah: It is the gift that a person gives to the poor and needy to help and assist them in meeting their needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">In Shariea terms: It is the gift that a servant gives seeking reward and blessings from Allah<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalgiving.org\/projects\/educate-500-orphans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16724 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/\u0627\u0644\u0628\u0646\u0631-3E-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1744\" height=\"619\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/\u0627\u0644\u0628\u0646\u0631-3E-1.jpg 1744w, https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/\u0627\u0644\u0628\u0646\u0631-3E-1-300x106.jpg 300w, https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/\u0627\u0644\u0628\u0646\u0631-3E-1-1024x363.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/\u0627\u0644\u0628\u0646\u0631-3E-1-768x273.jpg 768w, https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/\u0627\u0644\u0628\u0646\u0631-3E-1-1536x545.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1744px) 100vw, 1744px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Etiquette of Sadaqah<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">The etiquette of Sadaqah includes several important aspects:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Sincerity: Sadaqah should be given solely for the sake of Allah. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, &#8220;Actions are judged by intentions, and every person will be rewarded according to their intention.&#8221; [Agreed upon]<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Lawful Earnings: Sadaqah should come from lawful and pure earnings, as Allah is pure and accepts only what is pure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Best Part of Wealth: Sadaqah should be given from the giver&#8217;s own wealth, the best and most loved part of it. Allah says, &#8220;You will never attain righteousness until you spend from that which you love. And whatever you spend, indeed, Allah is Knowing of it.&#8221; [Quran 3:92]<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Avoiding Harm: One should avoid actions that nullify Sadaqah, such as reminding others of one&#8217;s generosity or causing harm. Allah says, &#8220;O you who have believed, do not invalidate your charities with reminders or injury.&#8221; [Quran 2:264]<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Secrecy: It is preferable to give Sadaqah secretly to avoid showing off and to earn greater reward.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Kindness: Sadaqah should be given with a cheerful face and a kind demeanor.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">At Masarat Initiative, we ensure your Sadaqah reaches those in need in the best possible manner, imbued with your good intentions, serving as support for educational pathways that are essential for building individuals and securing their futures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Difference Between Zakat and Sadaqah<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Zakat:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is a mandatory act of worship involving the <a href=\"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/en\/giving-sadaqah-with-the-intention-of-both-zakat-and-sadaqah\/\">giving of specific types of wealth<\/a> to prescribed categories of recipients.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Sadaqah:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is a voluntary act of giving for the sake of Allah.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Differences:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/en\/zakat-on-wealth\/\"><b>Zakat<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is due on certain items like gold, silver, crops, etc., while <\/span><b>Sadaqah<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be given from any wealth.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Zakat<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has specific conditions like the passage of a lunar year and reaching a certain threshold (nisab), whereas <\/span><b>Sadaqah<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has no such conditions.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If someone dies owing <\/span><b>Zakat<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it must be paid from their estate, but this is not required for <\/span><b>Sadaqah<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Withholding <\/span><b>Zakat<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is sinful and subject to punishment, while <\/span><b>Sadaqah<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is not obligatory.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Zakat<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> should not be given to the rich or those capable of earning, but <\/span><b>Sadaqah<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be given to anyone.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Zakat<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is preferably given within the local community, while <\/span><b>Sadaqah<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be distributed more broadly.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">You can send your Sadaqah from anywhere through the <a href=\"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/en\/\">Masarat Initiative<\/a> to support educational projects that help thousands of students continue their schooling and vocational training, enabling them to enter the job market and earn a decent income.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Conditions of Sadaqah<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">To ensure that Sadaqah is accepted and beneficial, the following conditions must be met:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Sincere Intention:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The intention must be purely for Allah. It should come from a heart that believes in its necessity and virtue. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, &#8220;Actions are judged by intentions.&#8221; [Agreed upon]<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Lawful Earnings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sadaqah must come from lawful and pure earnings, as Allah is pure and only accepts what is pure.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Joyful Giving:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It should be given with joy and anticipation of great reward and blessing.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Respecting Dignity:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sadaqah should be given in a manner that respects the recipient&#8217;s dignity and humanity.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Secrecy:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It should be given secretly to avoid showing off, as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said, &#8220;Secret charity extinguishes the anger of the Lord.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalgiving.org\/projects\/educate-500-orphans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-20214 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/WhatsApp_Image_20240114_at_11.48.25_PM_8_Large.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"645\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/WhatsApp_Image_20240114_at_11.48.25_PM_8_Large.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/WhatsApp_Image_20240114_at_11.48.25_PM_8_Large-300x189.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/WhatsApp_Image_20240114_at_11.48.25_PM_8_Large-768x484.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Benefits of Sadaqah<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">The benefits of Sadaqah extend beyond the rewards in the Hereafter; they are also felt in this world. Some of these benefits include: that Allah uses Sadaqah to ward off various types of misfortunes, it purifies and blesses one&#8217;s wealth, it brings happiness and comfort to the heart, and it serves as a remedy for illnesses. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, &#8220;Treat your sick with charity.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Moreover, Sadaqah is a crucial means of social solidarity, supporting community members like a fortified structure. It enables the wealthy to check on the conditions of those with lower incomes and the needy, helping to meet their essential needs. One of the most significant needs is assisting them in securing their children&#8217;s right to education. This is the noble cause that <a href=\"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/en\/\">Masarat Initiative<\/a> strives to facilitate for you. Through your donations to educational projects and student sponsorships, which have enabled many students in northern Syria to achieve great successes in their educational journeys, you contribute to building a strong educational community that serves as a pillar for the nation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Sadaqah Repels Calamities<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">One of the most significant effects of Sadaqah is its ability to repel calamities. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, &#8220;Give charity without delay, for it stands in the way of calamity.&#8221; [Bayhaqi]<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Types of Sadaqah<\/b><\/h2>\n<ol style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Obligatory Sadaqah:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Such as Zakat, which is mandatory for all Muslims.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Voluntary Sadaqah:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Like donations to the needy, intending to get closer to Allah, which can be:<\/span><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Secret Sadaqah:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Given privately between the giver and Allah.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Public Sadaqah:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Given openly to encourage others to do good.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Sadaqah Jariyah (Continuous Charity):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ongoing charity that continues to benefit others and earn rewards for the giver after death, such as building a school or providing educational resources.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Virtues of Sadaqah and Its Reward<\/b><\/h2>\n<ol style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of Faith: As the Prophet (peace be upon him) said, &#8220;Sadaqah is a proof (of faith).&#8221;<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The virtues and rewards of Sadaqah are numerous, including.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Proof of Sincerity with Allah:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, &#8220;Sadaqah is a proof,&#8221; indicating it is a sign of a believer&#8217;s faith.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Erases Sins:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sadaqah erases sins and extinguishes their fire, as the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, &#8220;Sadaqah extinguishes sin as water extinguishes fire.&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Protection from Hellfire:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> No act of charity is too small, as it could be the reason for forgiveness. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, &#8220;Protect yourselves from the Fire, even with half a date.&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Shade on the Day of Judgment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The giver of Sadaqah will be shaded by their charity on the Day of Judgment. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) mentioned that among the seven who will be shaded by Allah is &#8220;a man who gives charity so secretly that his left hand does not know what his right hand has given.&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Source of Blessings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sadaqah is a cause for blessings and their increase, as Allah says, &#8220;The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like a seed [of grain] that sprouts seven ears; in every ear are a hundred grains. And Allah multiplies [His reward] for whom He wills. And Allah is all-Encompassing and Knowing.&#8221; [Quran 2:261]<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Your Sadaqah Reaches Its Beneficiaries with Masarat<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/en\/\">Masarat Initiative<\/a> is a non-profit organization founded on the principle that knowledge is a right for everyone. It aims to provide this knowledge to every student in northern Syria whose educational journey has been disrupted by conflicts and disasters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">The initiative encompasses various pathways, including <a href=\"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/en\/school-education\/\">school education<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/en\/student-activities\/\">student activities<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/en\/academic-advising\/\">academic advising<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/en\/vocational-training\/\">vocational training<\/a>. These pathways aim to prepare students academically, develop their skills, and secure sponsorships to enable them to continue their educational journey, ultimately reaching a stage of productivity and effectiveness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalgiving.org\/projects\/educate-500-orphans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-20212 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/y6_Large.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"645\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/y6_Large.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/y6_Large-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/y6_Large-768x484.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Your contributions to support educational projects mean that you share in all the good that reaches thousands of students through the initiative. So far, Masarat has helped 31,322 students continue their education and, with Allah&#8217;s blessing, has achieved many wonderful success stories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>The Virtue of Sadaqah on the Day of Arafah<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, &#8220;There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days,&#8221; referring to the first <a href=\"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/en\/the-ten-days-of-dhul-hijjah-their-virtues-rewards-and-recommended-actions\/\">ten days of Dhu al-Hijjah<\/a>. [Bukhari]<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/en\/the-virtue-of-donating-to-sadaqah-on-laylat-al-qadr\/\">The virtue of Sadaqah<\/a> on the Day of Arafah is multiplied, as it has a special status where rewards are greatly increased and blessings are bestowed. Whatever you spend in the way of Allah returns to you multiplied in reward and blessing by Allah\u2019s will.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>The Virtue of Sadaqah on Eid al-Adha<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Abu Sa&#8217;id al-Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) went to the prayer place on Eid al-Adha or Eid al-Fitr, and he passed by the women and said, &#8220;O women, give charity, for I have seen that you are the majority of the people of Hell.&#8221; [Bukhari and Muslim]<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">This hadith indicates the virtue of <a href=\"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/en\/sadaqah-for-eid-al-adha-its-rulings-virtues-and-timing\/\">giving charity on Eid al-Adha<\/a> and Eid al-Fitr, as it brings happiness to the hearts of the needy, making it a day of joy for them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>The Virtue of Sadaqah in Ramadan<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Ramadan is a month of goodness and blessings, and its virtues are numerous. The virtue of Sadaqah in Ramadan includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Closeness to Allah:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It brings the servant closer to Allah, earning His pleasure and forgiveness.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Expiation of Sins:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It atones for sins and extinguishes Allah&#8217;s wrath.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Purification from Greed:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It purifies the soul from miserliness and accustoms it to generosity and giving.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Helping the Needy:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It helps the poor and needy, spreads love and affection among people, and strengthens social solidarity.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>The Virtue of Sadaqah on Fridays<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allah have mercy on him) mentioned the special virtue of giving charity on Fridays:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cCharity on Friday has a special merit compared to other days of the week, similar to the merit of charity during Ramadan compared to other months. I witnessed Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah, if he went out to the Friday prayer, he would take whatever bread or other things he found in the house and give it in charity secretly. I heard him say, \u2018If Allah has commanded us to give charity before talking privately with the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him), then giving charity before conversing with Allah is even more deserving of virtue.\u2019\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>The Virtue of Continuous Charity (Sadaqah Jariyah)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/en\/the-best-types-of-sadaqah-jaryiah-rewards-and-ways-to-spend\/\">Sadaqah Jariyah<\/a> is what remains after a person\u2019s death, with its reward ongoing. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, \u201cWhen a person dies, their deeds come to an end except for three: Sadaqah Jariyah, beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who prays for them.\u201d [Muslim]<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>The Virtue of Donating Clothes and Eid Clothes<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Regarding the virtue of donating clothes and Eid clothes, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, \u201cAny believer who feeds another believer who is hungry, Allah will feed him from the fruits of Paradise. And any believer who gives water to another believer who is thirsty, Allah will give him drink from the sealed nectar. And any believer who clothes another believer who is naked, Allah will clothe him with green garments of Paradise.\u201d [Tirmidhi and Al-Albani]<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Who Are the Beneficiaries of Sadaqah?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When asking who the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">beneficiaries of Sadaqah <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are, the first to come to mind are the poor and the needy. Scholars have distinguished between them:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>The Poor:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Those who have no wealth or income to suffice them.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>The Needy:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Those who have some wealth or income, but it is not enough to cover all their needs, such as a person with some money but many dependents and expenses.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalgiving.org\/projects\/educate-500-orphans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-20210 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Muhammed_3_Large.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"645\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Muhammed_3_Large.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Muhammed_3_Large-300x189.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Muhammed_3_Large-768x484.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Hadiths about Sadaqah<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Several hadiths from the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) emphasize the virtue of Sadaqah, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, &#8220;Whoever gives charity equal to a date from honest earnings \u2013 for Allah only accepts what is pure \u2013 Allah will accept it with His right hand and nurture it for its giver as one of you nurtures his foal until it becomes like a mountain.&#8221; [Bukhari and Muslim]<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, &#8220;Every day two angels descend, and one of them says, &#8216;O Allah, give him who spends something, in place of what he spends.&#8217; The other one says, &#8216;O Allah, give him who withholds (his money) destruction.'&#8221; [Bukhari and Muslim]<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Abu Sa&#8217;id al-Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) went out on Eid al-Adha or Eid al-Fitr to the prayer place and admonished the people to give charity, saying, &#8220;O people, give charity.&#8221; Then he passed by the women and said, &#8220;O women, give charity, for I have seen that you are the majority of the people of Hell.&#8221; [Bukhari and Muslim]<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, &#8220;Allah said, &#8216;Spend, O son of Adam, and I shall spend on you.'&#8221; [Bukhari and Muslim]<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Invest in Goodness with Masarat<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Do not deprive yourself of all the goodness mentioned in the above hadiths. 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Contact us now, so that goodness reaches your record of deeds and happiness reaches your heart.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalgiving.org\/projects\/educate-500-orphans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-20208 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/442490582_1037021531295040_7640526159512745169_n_Large.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"645\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/442490582_1037021531295040_7640526159512745169_n_Large.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/442490582_1037021531295040_7640526159512745169_n_Large-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/442490582_1037021531295040_7640526159512745169_n_Large-768x484.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sadaqah, a concept instilled in us from a young age, emphasizes its value, centrality, impact, and blessings. Those who embrace Sadaqah find other paths to goodness more accessible, as the human soul naturally loves money and desires to keep it. Therefore, Sadaqah is a clear sign of faith, as the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":23003,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[181],"tags":[328],"class_list":["post-20219","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-zakat","tag-the-virtue-of-sadaqah"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20219","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20219"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20219\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20225,"href":"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20219\/revisions\/20225"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23003"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20219"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20219"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20219"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}