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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Hadith . Sayyid . Marriage . Sadaqa (Charity) . Usul al-Kafi

Could you clarify the hadith in al-Kafi (5:3:22, hadith #5) where some interpret Imam al-Sadiq (as) as prohibiting marriage between Sayyid and non-Sayyid by stating, "sadaqa is not allowed for us"?

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 4 months ago

Our great scholars who are Maraaje’ of Taqleed have studies all the Hadiths regarding marriage including this Hadith mentioned in your question and gave clear verdict that marriage between Mo'mina and Mo’min is allowed with out the condition of being Sayyed or not Sayyed. Great Sayyed Ulama have given their Sayyed daughters for marriage to non Sayyed Mo’mins like Ayatullah Khomeini who gave his daughter to Shaikh Eshraqi, Ayatullah Sayyed Muhsin Al-Hakeem who gave his daughter to Shaikh Hasan Najaf, Ayatullah Gulpaygani who gave his daughter to Shaikh Saadi and many other great Ulama.

In some countries culture such marriage is not accepted, but culture can never change the Sharia of the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS).

Wassalam.

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Intention (Niyah) . Sadaqa (Charity) . Stealing

When I was aged around 15-17, I took a small item from a street vendor during a school trip. I regret this, but I can't identify him or the location. Can I give its value as Sadaqa on his behalf? Is making an intention in my mind sufficient?

If you have taken something from a person and you can't trace him or his inheritors , you can give the amount as a Sadaqa on his behalf to poor believers. You make such intention and give the amount to the poor on his behalf.

Wassalam.

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Hadith . Ramadan . Kaffara . Sadaqa (Charity)

Is the Hadith authentic that states a person must pay Sadaqa and Kaffara for saying "Ramadan" without specifying "the month of Ramadan"? If it is reliable, how much should one pay, especially if they are unsure how many times this occurred?

This narration is mentioned in Al-Kaafi, Fasting chapter, part 4. It is not obligatory to pay Kaffara for just saying that although it is not good to say Ramadan only instead of saying Month of Ramadan. It is always good to give Sadaqa for any good reason.

Wassalam.

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Man . Wealth . Sadaqa (Charity)

What is the recommended way in Islam to give tips? If a man is wealthy, should he give tips to cashiers, witnesses, or beggars every time he encounters them or when asked?

It is always good to give gifts to people to encourage them to do more good. It is not good to give tips to every one even if they are not deserving. Wasting money is not good. Keep your gifts for those who deserve it.

Wassalam.

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Kaffara . Oath . Food . Sadaqa (Charity)

Can the Kaffara of a broken oath be given to food banks or must it be given to the indigent person directly? Also, must it be paid in food or can we pay an Islamic charity in cash if they will use it for food?

Kaffara of breaking an with is feeding ten poor believers or clothing them. Feeding must be given in food not cash, to poor believers. It can not be given to food banks who give everyone from every faith. You can give the amount to any trusted Muslim charity or person who buys and distributes food for poor believers only.

Wassalam.

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Sadaqa (Charity) . Sincerity

Does asking for peoples' Duas when donating a water well and requesting them to pray for your family on the well's plaque invalidate your charity and make it an act for something other than Allah? Or is it acceptable as a sincere act of charity?

Charity done for the sake of Allah, does not need people to pray for you or your family as Allah Knows you and your family and Grants reward of the charity to everyone who sincerely does good.

'Requesting people to pray for you or your family does not invalidate your charity, as far as your intention behind the charity was for the sake of Allah.

'Wassalam.

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Sadaqa (Charity)

What is the most effective method of charity in terms of monetary or material contributions? Is it more beneficial to donate items directly or sell them and contribute the funds? Are there any principles to follow when choosing a form of charity?

Every type of charity is good in any form which helps the good cause. It depends on the situation of the needy persons to decide the most effective form to help them. We have in the Hadeeths from the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS) many teachings in giving charity e.g. 1. Giving the charity secretly is much better than giving it publicly unless you want to encourage others to give. 2. Keeping the respect and dignity of the person in need. 3. Best charity is the one which terminates the need of the needy خير الصدقة ما أغنت. 4

4. Giving from what like is much better from giving from what you don't like.5. Not to mention what you gave to any one and keeping it between you and Allah (SWT).

Wassalam.

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Turban . Khums . Sadaqa (Charity) . Fitrah . Sayyid

I am from Hashemi descent and my mother is from the lineage of Imam Ali Raza (AS). Should I wear a black or white turban, and how does it affect who I pay my Sadqa, Fitra, and Khums to?

If your father is from the family tree of Bani Hashim, then you are a Sayyed and you can wear black turban and pay your Fitra to Sayyed poor persons.

Wassalam.

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Money . Haram . Sadaqa (Charity)

What should I do with money that I have obtained from Haram sources, such as betting on cricket? Should I throw it away, burn it, or give it all in charity, considering that I cannot use it?

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 2 years ago

Bismihi ta'ala

If you are not able to return the amount back, you give it to charity.

And Allah knows best

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Khums . Travel . Marja' . Sadaqa (Charity)

Is it considered allowed to set aside the full amount of Khums on the anniversary day but delay the actual payment until one is able to travel and physically deliver the Khums to the Marja's office rather than pay through a local charity?

It is obligatory to pay the Khums as soon as possible with out any delay. If you are in a place where you can not deliver the Khums to the Marje' of Taqleed or any trusted person who is authorised by the Marje' to receive, means that you no way to deliver the Khums, then you can wait but try your best to find a safe way to deliver as soon as you can. Delaying or postponing Khums delivery with out serious reason is not allowed.

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.

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) . Salah (Prayers)

Is there a Sadqah I can give for all the missed Salahs?

Sadaqa is always very good but it will never clear your responsibility to make up ( Qadha) of any missed obligatory Salah. Missed SALAH must be performed as Qadha by you. Even after death, it must be performed on your behalf as Qadha.

Wassalam.