Sadaqa: An Act of Generosity that Changes Lives

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1. What is Sadaqa?

The word sadaqa comes from the Arabic root "sidq," meaning sincerity. Unlike zakat, which is a religious obligation, sadaqa is a voluntary donation in Islam, given solely out of love for Allah. It can take many forms:

The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Protect yourself from the fire, even with a piece of date!” (Al-Bukhari and Muslim).

A small donation can have a great impact.

2. The Benefits of Sadaqa

a) Sadaqa Purifies and Protects

Allah says in the Qur’an:
“Take from their wealth a charity by which you purify them and bless them, and pray for them!” (Surah 9, At-Tawbah, verse 103).

Giving charity in Islam removes sins and brings blessings. The Prophet ﷺ affirmed:
“Charity does not decrease wealth.” (Muslim).

b) Sadaqa Removes Trials

Our scholars explain that sadaqa protects from misfortunes and attracts divine mercy. Sheikh Ibn Uthaymin رحمه الله said:
“Sadaqa is effective in removing worries and misfortunes.” (Sharh Riyadh As-Salihin, vol. 1).

3. Sadaqa in Muslim Entrepreneurship

Ethical Muslim businesses have the responsibility to integrate sadaqa into their model. The Prophet ﷺ said:
“The best of you are those who are most beneficial to others.” (At-Tabarani, authenticated by Sheikh Al-Albani).

At Sahabamens, we have made sadaqa a pillar of our business. By allocating 5% of our revenue to charitable actions, we offer our customers the opportunity to contribute to Muslim humanitarian projects.

4. How to Participate?

The Prophet ﷺ mentioned several forms of sadaqa:

• • “A man removed a branch that blocked a path, and Allah forgave him.” (Al-Bukhari and Muslim).

  • “A man gave water to a thirsty dog, and Allah showed him gratitude and forgiveness.” (Al-Bukhari and Muslim).

  • “A smile directed to your brother is a sadaqa.” (At-Tirmidhi).

The ways to give in sadaqa are varied:

• • Financially: Help the needy, support Islamic charitable works.

  • Through knowledge: Teach useful knowledge.

  • Through actions: A simple smile, removing an obstacle from the path.

The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Every joint of the human body must perform a sadaqa every day the sun rises.” (Muslim).

Conclusion

At Sahabamens, sadaqa is a collective mission between us and our customers. Every purchase contributes to a Muslim humanitarian project, helping support charitable actions and continue a prophetic tradition.

The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Whoever guides to a good deed will have a reward equivalent to the one who performs it.” (Muslim).

Join us in this noble cause.

📍 One Sahabamens garment = One donation for sadaqa.

Our Sadaqa actions are visible on our Instagram sahabamens.sadaqa, where you can follow our projects and their tangible impact on communities. Some projects will also be featured on our website.

May Allah accept our deeds and make it easy for us to do good, Ameen. 🤲🏼