Some Rules & Ethics of Giving out Zakah and Sadaqah Unit E Chapter 2 Zakreia, Ayaaz, Abbas, Taha, Yahya

About The Topic The importance of Zakah and Sadaqah in Islam and some of the rulings. I would also tell you the difference between these noble charitys. First, sadaqah is voluntary charity

Rule 1: Sincere Intention This is the most important rule of giving out zakah or sadaqah. Allah and his messenger urged Muslims to demonstrate ikhlas إخلاص, or sincere intentions, when they offer acts of worship and good deeds. Allah accepts only sincere work that a Muslim does for the sake of Allah. The Sadaqah giver, then, must have a sincere intention in his heart. He or she mustgive the sadaqah only for the sake of Allah (S.W.T), and not for fame or any other worldly cause.

Hadeeth Omar Ibn Al-Khattab said: I heard the messenger of Allah (S.W.T) say: “Actions are judged by intention, and every man shall have [a reward] according to what he intended. Thus whoever migrates only for Allah and His messenger, his migration will be counted for the sake of Allah (S.W.T) and Muhammad (S.A.W) his messenger. And if his migration was to marry a woman or to win any wordly gain, his migration will be counted for that.” Reported by Bukhari and Muslim

Secret Sadaqah VS Public Sadaqah Can The sadaqah giver tell others about his sadaqah, or is it better to keep it secret (Called in Arabic, “Sadaqat- us-Sirr” )? Generally it is better for the Muslim to give his or Her sadaqah in a confidential manner. This is to prevent the possibility of riyaa’, or showing off. However if giving sadaqah in public, or Sadaqat-ul-Alan, and it would encourage others to do the same the public sadaqah may be the better way.

Rule 3: Kindness to the Sadaqah Recipient Some wealthy people look down on poor individuals or families and may treat them rudely. Allah instructed Muslims to treat the poor in a kind manner. It is forbidden for the sadaqah giver to remind the recipient of his gift, to reapproach him/her, or to show off with his sadaqah. Therefore Allah will invalidate the sadaqah of the person who hurts the feelings of the recipients of his sadaqah.

Question 1 If someone steals money and gives a part to sadaqah, will it count? A)Yes B)No

Question 1 If someone steals money and gives a part to sadaqah, will it count? A)Yes B)No

Would giving away gamble money count? A)Yes B)No Question 2

Would giving away gamble money count? A)Yes B)No