DAUGHTERS WIVES & MOTHERSLet’s talk sadaqah20th June 2010

DEVELOPING A CHARITABLE CULTURE

(PARTLY CULLED FROM A WRITTEN PIECE)

CHARITY IN ISLAM

Let’s define Sadaqah.

CHARITY IN ISLAM

Definition of sadaqah

“…to confirm something….”

“…..having the thought of benefiting someone and you confirm this thought by action i.e charity”

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Its types:

–Compulsory sadaqah (Zakaat)

–Voluntary (Sadaqah) • Kids start with sadaqah to train for zakaat

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Quranic Verses on Sadaqah“And perform As-salat and give obligatory

charity (Zakat) and bow down along with those who bow……” (2:43)

“Kind words and forgiving of faults are better than sadaqa followed by injury…” (2:263)

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Quranic Verses on Sadaqah“If you disclose your sadaqah, it is well but

if you conceal them and give them to the poor, that is better for you. Allah will expitiate you some of your sins……” (2:271)

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Once, The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was asked: "What is the best (way of expressing) Islam?"

He replied: "It is to provide food for those who need it and to greet with peace those whom you know as well as those whom you do not know."

[Sahîh al-Bukhârî]

WHAT IS CHARITY?

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: • "Greeting your brother with a smiling face

is charity. • Enjoying what is good and forbidding

what is wrong is charity. • Giving directions to a person who is lost

is charity.

WHAT DIDN’T WE DO RIGHT?

• Giving assistance to a person with weak eyesight is charity.

• Removing boulders and thorns from the road is charity.

• Pouring water from your vessel into your brother's is charity.

[Sunan al-Tirmidhî (1879) – and authenticated by al-Albânî

WHAT IS CHARITY?

Narrated by Abu Hurairah (RA), the Prophet (peace be upon him) said:

“When a man dies, all his deeds are cut off except three:

• Sadaqatul Jariyyah (Continuous charity) • Knowledge that is benefited from• And a righteous child that prays for him.(Sahih Bukhari & Muslim)

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Its forms:–Material

• Money, Clothes, Food

– Intangible• Smile, connections, removing harmful objects

from the pathway, good advice, prayer for someone who needs it, etc

CHARITY IN ISLAM

Once, The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was asked: "What is the best (way of expressing) Islam?"

He replied: "It is to provide food for those who need it and to greet with peace those whom you know as well as those whom you do not know."

[Sahîh al-Bukhârî]

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Its Conditions:– Give what benefits– Don’t give what you will not want given to

you (Verse 2:267)– Don’t expect payback (Verse 2: 263)– Don’t remind your beneficiary of your

charity(Verse 2:264)– Seek to be discrete where possible (Verse

2:271)

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Its Goal- Primary

• Eebadah to Allah (Surat Insan Verse 9)

- Secondary• To benefit the people• To attract people to Islam and the act of charity

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Its Effect– Reward from Allah– Good and healthy society– Softens people’s heart towards Islam

What happens when people refuse to give sadaqah?

THE ISLAMIC WAY..

Our culture should be one where people not only contribute money to the needy and to the public welfare, but where they also volunteer their time and skills to improving the quality of life for everyone.

WHAT CAN WE DO?• Teenagers, both male and female, should

be actively encouraged to engage in volunteer charity work. They should be taught about the value of such work and the positive returns for themselves and for society that come of it. This is the job of schools, Islamic centers, and whatever social outlets the Muslims have at their disposal

WHAT CAN WE DO?• Schools can do their part by getting

students involved in extra-curricular activities that contribute to the broader community. They might team up with local charity groups. They can do things as simple as organizing a neighborhood clean-up, tree planting, or other beautification project.

WHAT CAN WE DO?• Recognition should be given to

outstanding volunteer workers. They should be recognized not only for their community service, but their personal and career achievements should be highlighted along with the skills that they have.

HELPING……….. Any positive contribution to society is a

form of charity. It is not only the poor who should be the focus of voluntary efforts. There are many ways that volunteering ones time, money, and skills can improve civic life for all.

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Pick-Up a Sadaqah Project Today– Encourage proper disposal of waste– Help clean your street (pick the litter)– Visit the hospital– Don’t turn that used cloth into a rag! Give it

out whilst its still useful.– Other Ideas?

Note: Apply the points discussed to each sadaqa project

THANK YOU.COMMENTS ?