Sadaqah is a voluntary charity that is offered to please Allah (SWT) and also to seek His (SWT) protection and blessings. Sadaqah is given in both good and bad times: offering gratitude to God during positive times, and also as a means of seeking protection against harm during more challenging periods.
Alongside the spiritual benefits of giving Sadaqah, it has the power of transforming lives across the globe. Through your Sadaqah donations Al Mustafa is helping vulnerable communities in the remote areas of Pakistan, Gaza, Bangladesh, Sudan, and Africa. Your Sadaqah can provide food, clean water, education, orphan care, healthcare and so much more.
Give Sadaqah regularly in your name or the name of a loved one and reap all it's rewards!
Give Sadaqah
Your Sadaqah can provide food, clean water, education, orphan care, healthcare and so much more.
Sadaqah is a very important concept in Islam. It is a voluntary act of charity that holds a special place in Islam, encouraging believers to support those in need with sincerity and compassion. The word Sadaqah comes from ‘sidq’ in Arabic, which means sincerity, reflecting the genuine faith and kindness behind every act of giving. By making sadaqah donations, individuals help create a brighter future for vulnerable families and communities, embodying the Islamic values of faith, kindness, and social responsibility. Giving Sadaqah today is a powerful way to demonstrate your commitment to making a lasting difference in the world.
In the Qur'an, giving Sadaqah and Sadaqah Jariyah is explained with a beautiful metaphor:
“The example of those who spend their wealth in the cause of Allah is that of a grain of corn that sprouts into seven ears, each bearing one hundred grains. And Allah multiplies ˹the reward even more˺ to whoever He wills. For Allah is All-Bountiful, All-Knowing.”
(Qur’an 2:261)
Give Sadaqah
Your Sadaqah can provide food, clean water, education, orphan care, healthcare and so much more.
Here are some types of Sadaqah donations you can give with Al Mustafa Canada:
Providing clean water by building a water well, and help to save lives.
Supporting medical care to those who don't have access to healthcare, and save lives.
Providing food to those going hungry.
Assisting an orphan child with food, education, and protection.
Sadaqah Jariyah
Sadaqah Jariyah means ongoing charity and is a guaranteed recurring reward based upon good actions or deeds that keep on giving. Sadaqah in Arabic means ‘charity’ followed by Jariyah which means ‘ongoing’.
Sadaqah Jariyah is among the three deeds that will accompany you in the grave and it’s rewards will continue to benefit us even after death. Therefore, Sadaqah Jariyah donations are often made in the name of a deceased person so it may continue to benefit them in the Hereafter.
Sadaqah: refers to a voluntary charitable practice which people can perform by giving monetary donations or doing good deeds at any time throughout the year. A Sadaqah donation is often a single, one-time donation, sometimes providing immediate relief.
Sadaqah Jariyah: on the other hand, is an ongoing charity which provides a lasting benefit to those in need. It creates continuous change and is more in line with sustainable development. Every time someone benefits from your Sadaqah jariyah, you will receive reward, even in the next life.
Al Mustafa Canada has a range of Sadaqah projects you can support, including Sadaqah Jariyah initiatives, focusing on long term change. We have a commitment to integrity and transparency, ensuring that our programmes promote dignity of our beneficiaries. We always aim to keep our costs low but focus on ensuring the quality of our initiatives are high. We work with local teams and experts to ensure our programs are effective. It is important to us to be open and transparent, so we share feedback with our donors, sometimes with dedicated reports for some of our programs, or with more broader information and details about where your donations have gone. Our support teams are always ready to answer your questions about your donations and our programs.
Sadaqah Jariyah is a beautiful, ongoing charity. Sadaqah Jariyah projects continue to benefit the recipients for a long time, giving continuous, ongoing reward to those who have donated.
Unlike giving Zakat, Sadaqah is not compulsory. Muslims are free to give Sadaqah Jariyah gifts whenever they please, with no restrictions on the level of their financial contribution.
No, prophet Muhammad (saw) told us that Sadaqah comes in many forms including offering kindness, speaking well to others, smiling at your brother, and removing harm from the road.
Prophet Muhammad (saw) said the best charity to give is water. Providing clean water helps to save lives, uplift communities and inspire future generations.
Sadaqah is a charitable donation for any cause or program. Sadaqah Jariyah, however, is a special type of charity that is based on long-term benefit and reward.
You can easily give Sadaqah online through the Al Mustafa Canada website. We offer a range of trusted charity projects supporting the Ummah in Gaza, Yemen, Pakistan and beyond.
