Sadaqah

29 Dhul Hijjah 144715 June 2026

The Reward for Planting Trees and Crops

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? "There is none amongst the Muslims who plants a tree or sows seeds, and then a bird, or a person, or an animal eats from it, but is regarded as a charitable gift for him."

1 Ramadan 144718 February 2026

Providing Water as Sadaqah Is an Effective Means of Cure

QuestionWhere does the following appear? It is narrated that 'Abdullah Ibnul Mubarak (rahimahullah) advised a man who was suffering from an ulcer to dig a well in a place where people were in need of water. The man did so, and he was cured by the permission of Allah the…

23 Jumadal Ula 144625 November 2024

Four Deeds Which Draw Sustenance

QuestionWhat is the reference for this statement? أربعة تجلب الرزق قيام الليل، وكثرة الاستغفار بالأسحار، وتعاهد الصدقة، والذكر أول النهار وآخره

24 Dhul Hijjah 14451 July 2024

Giving Charity on Behalf of the Deceased Benefits Them

QuestionI came across a scholar quoting Nawawi (rahimahullah) stating: "Whoever wishes to honour their parents should give charity on their behalf, for charity reaches the deceased and benefits them without any dispute among Muslims, and this is the correct practice." Could you provide the source of this quotation?

20 Shawwal 144529 April 2024

Charity on Behalf of a Deceased Who Did Not Make a Bequest

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? A man said to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam), "My mother died suddenly and I thought that if she had lived she would have given alms. So, if I give alms now on her behalf, will she get the reward?" Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) replied…

18 Sha'ban 144528 February 2024

A Reward for Clothing a Destitute Muslim

QuestionIs the following Hadith referring to poor Muslims or all Muslims regardless of rich/poor? «ما من مسلم كسا مسلما ثوبا إلا كان في حفظ من الله ما دام منه عليه خرقة»

7 Jumadal Akhirah 144520 December 2023

The Reward for Charity Is Proportionate and Not Always Based on Quantity

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "One of three individuals possesses ten dinars. He donates one dinar from it. Another has ten uqiyyahs and gives one uqiyyah. The third person, who owns one hundred uqiyyahs, donates ten Uqiyyahs. Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)…

5 Dhul Qa'dah 144425 May 2023

Allah Ta’ala Accepts Charity Swiftly

QuestionPlease advise if the following was the practice of Sayyidah 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha). "She was given the name, Mother of Fragrance, for every time a beggar knocked on her door, she would touch the money with perfume/musk before giving it to him. When asked why, Sayyidah 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) explained…

21 Sha'ban 144414 March 2023

Engaging in Salah, Fasting and Charity

QuestionWhat is the reference for this narration? Salah takes a person halfway along the path Fasting takes him to the Kings door Charity takes him by the hand and enters him into the king's court.

5 Rajab 144217 February 2021

Explanation of the Narration Regarding Giving Charity Without Delay

QuestionI would like to know the level of this Hadith regarding sadaqah and charity repelling calamities. I would also like to know the meaning and any commentary. باكروا بالصدقة فإن البلاء لا يتخطاها "Give charity without delay, for indeed, calamity cannot overcome it" (Tirmidhi)