Sadaqa (Charity)

Sadaqah or Sadaka (Arabic: صدقة‎, "charity", "benevolence", plural ṣadaqāt صدقات) in the modern context has come to signify "voluntary charity". According to the Quran, the word means voluntary offering, whose amount is at the will of the "benefactor".

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Sadaqa (Charity) . Christianity

In Islam can we give Sadaqah in the form of money to buy lunch for a poor Christian man?

Abolfazl Sabouri, Abolfazl Sabouri is based in New Zealand and has an MA in Jurisprudence and Islamic Studies. He is a graduate of Elmiyeh seminary in Qom with more than 15 years of study and research where he has... Answered 1 year ago

Salam alaykom

Islam is the religion of mercy.

Islam teaches us that we are responsible to others. We must be kind to God's creatures. Whenever the Qur'an advises us to donate, it does not make it specific to Muslims.

Yes, if you have to choose between a poor believer and an infidel, it is preferable to help the believer.

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Sadaqa (Charity) . Sayyid

Is it permissible for a Syed to give Sadaqa to another Syed? Or is Sadaqa only meant for non-Syeds in all situations?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 1 year ago

Bismihi ta'ala

What we commonly refer to as "sadaqah", or charity giving is mustahab, and it can be given to anyone; a Seyid or a non-Seyid.

It is only the wajib zakat (for example) of a non-Seyid that cannot be given to a Seyid.

And Allah knows best.

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Oppression . Sadaqa (Charity)

When looking at the oppression of innocent people across the world I feel hopeless that I can't do anything for them. Is giving charity enough? Will Allah (SWT) accept my Duas when I have not taken other actions for them?

Mateen Charbonneau, Sheikh Mateen Joshua Charbonneau achieved a certificate from Harvard University in Islamic Studies. He undertook Howza classes under esteemed scholars since 2013 and has been teaching at Imam Mahdi... Answered 1 year ago

You can give charity on their behalf, pray for them and also bring awareness to others about their situation. We must pray for the return of Imam Mahdi (aj) which is the solution to end the oppression in the Earth.

According to a prophetic narration, we must stop oppression by our hand if we are able, if not then we speak against it and if we are not able then the last step is to hate it in our heart.

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Sadaqa (Charity)

Can we do a good deed for someone alive without them knowing it, such as give Sadaqah in their name?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 1 year ago

Yes and it is very good.

Your reward will be multiplied and your heart will have more love for that person which is itself a noble feeling to have more love for the believers.

Wassalam.

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Husband . Sadaqa (Charity) . Domestic violence

In a discussion today I heard someone say that men in Islam are allowed to hit their wives if the wives are doing something wrong. I also heard someone say a woman is not allowed to pay charity without permission from her husband. Are these views correct?

1. Islam does not allow any one to him other person. Husband is not allowed to hit his wife. What has been mentioned in Quran (4:34) has been misunderstood by translators. Our leading scholars have explained the meaning of it according to authentic Hadeeths from the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS). We have authentic Hadeeths blaming and attacking the person who hits his wife and state that beside the sin that he has committed, he must pay a penalty to her which depends on the effect of the hit on her body.

2. She is free to give charity with out her husband's permission or even knowledge if she gives from her own money or money given to her by him for her, but if she wants to give from his own money, then he should approve that. This rule is general in Islam in all cases of using or dealing or giving the money of any one. The owner of the money must allow or approve that.

Wassalam.

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Sayyid . Mustahabb . Sadaqa (Charity)

Can a non-Sayyid give Mustahab Sadaqah to a Sayyid?

According to our leading scholars, the answer to your question is: Yes.

Wassalam.

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Sadaqa (Charity)

Is it superior merit to give Sadaqah to an orphanage, Masjid or Imambargah, or instead to the destitute on the streets?

If your intention was to give Sadaqa for the poor and needy, then you have to give it to a poor or needy after being sure that they are poor and needy. Many of those who beg on the streets are not needy, so giving hem will not fulfill your responsibility to give to the poor.

If your intention was to give Sadaqa for any good cause, then you can give it to orphanage, Masjid, Imambargah or any good cause including poor and needy.

Wassalam.

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Banu Hashim . Sunni-Shi'a . Sadaqa (Charity) . Ahl al-Bayt

According to the Sunni school, the entirety of Bani Hashim and Bani 'Abd al-Muttalib cannot accept sadaqah because they are classed as the family of the Holy Prophet (s). Is this the same in Shi'i Islam?

Yes, all Bani Hashim are not allowed to accept obligatory Zakat from any one who is not from Bani Hashm.

Wassalam.

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Marriage . Sayyid . Sadaqa (Charity)

How is a Sayed girl allowed to marry a non Sayed man when Sadqa is not allowed on Sayed but allowed for non Sayeds? Doesn't it make any difference that the Sayed girl is from the progeny of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)?

Abbas Di Palma, Shaykh Abbas Di Palma holds a BA and an MA degree in Islamic Studies, and certifications from the Language Institute of Damascus University. He has also studied traditional Islamic sciences in... Answered 2 years ago

as salam alaikum

there is no relation between a Sayyid girl marrying a non-Sayyid man and the sadaqah that is not allowed on Sayyids. So it doesn't make any difference that a Sayyid girl is from the progeny of Muhammad, peace be upon him and his family, in this regard. In Islam, Muslims are encouraged to marry a pious and religious people, committed to the Din in order to please Allah Almighty, be they Sayyids or not.

With prayers for your success.

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Sadaqa (Charity)

Can we give charity on behalf of a living person without letting them know? Is taking their name necessary while giving such charity?

Yes it is very good to give charity on behalf of a living person with out informing them. In fact, it will be much better than informing them, because when it is done secretly for the sake of Allah, Allah will reward you more because there is no intention to gain praise from the person you did the good deed on his behalf.
No need to take their name, but only to know in your heart that you are giving the charity on behalf of him for the sake of Allah. Wassalam.

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Sadaqa (Charity) . Sexual . Marriage . Pregnancy

What exactly is Qamar dar Aqrab and how is it determined? Is there a negative implication for the child if conception occurs during that time? Can it be averted by giving Sadaqa if one has marital relationship that night with intention of conception?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answer updated 2 years ago

Qamar dar Aqrab refers to the moon being in the zodiacal sign of Scorpio which happens 2-3 days per month (in that the moon circulates through all the zodiacal signs in one lunar month) and can be determined via astronomical software or eyeballs.

Historically, in a number of cultures, this has been considered an unfavourable time, which is probably why it appears in our heritage. There are some narrations on not marrying or starting a journey at this time, but they are not considered strong.

(I am not aware of any narrations about conception during this time, although someone may correct me.)

Some people choose to avoid scheduling marriages at this time, and that is fine. It is also fine not to pay attention to it at all. People vary in their belief in these things.

However, it is good not to get too caught up in these things, e.g. if someone gets married at this time, it doesn't mean that it will be a disaster. Sometimes if we feel that something has a bad "omen", it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy because then we subconsciously do things to make it go badly, and that isn't healthy at all!

If something happens by accident (for instance, conception), there is no need to worry. Allah knows best what He creates and when, and He has his wisdom for it, especially when it comes to bringing life into this world, which is in His hands.

Of course, it doesn't hurt to give sadaqa a few times if you are concerned, but it isn't necessary. Don't overburden yourself with it by making it a requirement!

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Sadaqa (Charity) . Sayyid

Is it permissible to give sadqa to Sayeds (relatives or non-relatives) by other Sayeds?

Yes it is permissible to give Sadaqa to poor Sayyeds as far as the Sadaqa is not obligatory. If it is obligatory like Fitra or Zakat, then it is not permissible for Sayyed to receive it from Non Sayyed, and not permissible for Non Sayyeds to give it to poor Sayyeds.

Wassalam