Sadaqah (voluntary charitable) according to the Quran

Sadaqah is a voluntary charitable act in Islam. It is an act of giving that is meant to be purely for the sake of Allah and is not motivated by any other factor, such as seeking praise or recognition from others. Sadaqah can be given in various forms, including monetary donations, volunteering time, or offering kind words to someone in need.

Sadaqah can take many forms, such as giving money, food, or time to those in need. The Quran and Hadith emphasize the importance of giving Sadaqah and promise great rewards for those who do so sincerely.

In Islam, sadaqah is believed to be a means of purifying one's wealth and earning blessings from Allah. It is also considered an act of kindness and a way to help those in need. Sadaqah can be given to anyone, regardless of their religion or background.

There are many Quranic verses and Hadiths that emphasize the importance of sadaqah in Islam. Some examples include:

"And whatever you spend in good, it will be repaid to you in full, and you shall not be wronged." (Quran 2:272)

"The likeness of those who spend their wealth in Allah’s way is as the likeness of a grain which grows seven ears, in every ear a hundred grains. Allah multiplies for whom He wills. Allah is All-Embracing, All-Knowing." (Quran 2:261)

Overall, sadaqah is an important part of Islamic teachings and is encouraged as a means of both spiritual purification and social welfare.


Here are some Quranic verses about Sadaqah:

"The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like a seed [of grain] which grows seven spikes; in each spike is a hundred grains. And Allah multiplies [His reward] for whom He wills. And Allah is all-Encompassing and Knowing." (Quran 2:261)

"And those who, when they spend, do so not excessively or sparingly but are ever, between that, [justly] moderate." (Quran 25:67)

"And establish prayer and give Zakah, and whatever good you put forward for yourselves - you will find it with Allah. Indeed, Allah of what you do, is Seeing." (Quran 2:110)

"O you who have believed, spend from that which We have provided for you before there comes a Day in which there is no exchange and no friendship and no intercession. And the disbelievers - they are the wrongdoers." (Quran 2:254)

"Never will you attain the good [reward] until you spend [in the way of Allah] from that which you love. And whatever you spend - indeed, Allah is Knowing of it." (Quran 3:92)

"Indeed, those men and women who give in charity and lend to Allah a goodly loan will have it multiplied for them, and they will have an honourable reward." (Quran 57:18)

"The charitable men and women who give loans to Allah, a beautiful loan, will receive a double reward." (Quran 57:18)

"And whoever is protected from the stinginess of his soul - it is those who will be the successful." (Quran 64:16)

"The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like a seed which grows seven spikes; in each spike is a hundred grains. And Allah multiplies [His reward] for whom He wills. And Allah is all-Encompassing and Knowing." (Quran 2:261)

"Those who spend their wealth [in Allah 's way] by night and by day, secretly and publicly - they will have their reward with their Lord. And no fear will there be concerning them, nor will they grieve." (Quran 2:274)

"Spend [in the way of Allah], O son of Adam, and I will spend on you." (Hadith Qudsi)

"And establish prayer and give Zakah, and whatever good you put forward for yourselves - you will find it with Allah. Indeed, Allah of what you do, is Seeing." (Quran 2:110)

"Take, [O, Muhammad], from their wealth a charity by which you purify them and cause them increase, and invoke [Allah's blessings] upon them. Indeed, your invocations are reassurance for them. And Allah is Hearing and Knowing." (Quran 9:103)

"Never will you attain the good [reward] until you spend [in the way of Allah] from that which you love. And whatever you spend - indeed, Allah is Knowing of it." (Quran 3:92)

"Indeed, the men who practice charity and the women who practice charity and [they who] have loaned Allah a goodly loan - it will be multiplied for them, and they will have a noble reward." (Quran 57:18)

"The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like a seed [of grain] which grows seven spikes; in each spike is a hundred grains. And Allah multiplies [His reward] for whom He wills. And Allah is all-Encompassing and Knowing." (Quran 2:261)

"Those who spend their wealth [in Allah's way] by night and by day, secretly and publicly - they will have their reward with their Lord. And no fear will there be concerning them, nor will they grieve." (Quran 2:274)

"If you disclose your charitable expenditures, they are good; but if you conceal them and give them to the poor, it is better for you, and He will remove from you some of your misdeeds [thereby]. And Allah, with what you do, is [fully] Acquainted." (Quran 2:271)

"And whatever you spend in good, it will be fully repaid to you, and you will not be wronged." (Quran 2:272)

"O you who have believed, spend from the good things which you have earned and from that which We have produced for you from the earth. And do not aim toward the defective therefrom, spending [from that] while you would not take it [yourself] except with closed eyes. And know that Allah is Free of need and Praiseworthy." (Quran 2:267)

"And those who, when they spend, do so not excessively or sparingly but are ever, between that, [justly] moderate." (Quran 25:67)

"The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like a seed which grows seven spikes; in each spike is a hundred grains. And Allah multiplies [His reward] for whom He wills. And Allah is all-Encompassing and Knowing." (Quran 2:261)

"And those who believe in Allah and His messengers - they are the truthful [ones] and the martyrs, in the sight of their Lord. They will have their reward and their light. But those who have disbelieved and denied Our verses - those are the companions of Hellfire." (Quran 57:19)

"The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like a seed [of grain] which grows seven spikes; in each spike is a hundred grains. And Allah multiplies [His reward] for whom He wills. And Allah is all-Encompassing and Knowing." [Quran 2:261]

"And those who, when they spend, do so not excessively or sparingly but are ever, between that, [justly] moderate" [Quran 25:67]

"Those who spend their wealth [in Allah's way] by night and by day, secretly and publicly - they will have their reward with their Lord. And no fear will there be concerning them, nor will they grieve." [Quran 2:274]

"Believe in Allah and His Messenger and spend out of that in which He has made you successors. For those who have believed among you and spent, there will be a great reward." [Quran 57:7]

"O you who have believed, spend from the good things which you have earned and from that which We have produced for you from the earth. And do not aim toward the defective therefrom, spending [from that] while you would not take it [yourself] except with closed eyes. And know that Allah is Free of need and Praiseworthy." [Quran 2:267]

"And whatever you spend of expenditures or make of vows - indeed, Allah knows of it. And for the wrongdoers there are no helpers." [Quran 2:270]

"You will not attain righteousness until you spend [in the way of Allah] from that which you love. And whatever you spend - indeed, Allah is Knowing of it." [Quran 3:92]

"Indeed, the men who practice charity and the women who practice charity and [they who] have loaned Allah a goodly loan - it will be multiplied for them, and they will have a noble reward." [Quran 57:18]

"Satan threatens you with poverty and orders you to immorality, while Allah promises you forgiveness from Him and bounty. And Allah is all-Encompassing and Knowing." [Quran 2:268]

In summary, Sadaqah is a way to help others and please Allah. It is a voluntary charity that can take many forms, and the Quran and Hadith emphasize its importance and promise great rewards for those who give sincerely.


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