Question 1

Can I automate daily Sadaqah online?

akhtar · Accepted Answer

Yes. Many platforms now let you schedule recurring donations. Even £1 a day can become a mountain of reward if done with consistency and sincerity.

Question 2

Can Sadaqah really be as simple as a smile or a kind word?

akhtar · Accepted Answer

Yes. The Prophet ﷺ confirmed that even a smile is charity. Islam teaches that even small acts can carry great reward when done sincerely.

Question 3

How can I give Sadaqah daily if I have no income?

akhtar · Accepted Answer

You can give your time, attention, kindness, or support. You can pray for others. You can share knowledge. All of this is Sadaqah.

Question 4

What if no one notices what I’m doing?

akhtar · Accepted Answer

That is a good sign. Sadaqah is best when it is between you and Allah. The less people see, the purer the intention.

Question 5

Can I automate daily Sadaqah online?

akhtar · Accepted Answer

Yes. Many platforms now let you schedule recurring donations. Even £1 a day can become a mountain of reward if done with consistency and sincerity.

Question 6

Can Sadaqah really be as simple as a smile or a kind word?

akhtar · Accepted Answer

Yes. The Prophet ﷺ confirmed that even a smile is charity. Islam teaches that even small acts can carry great reward when done sincerely.

Question 7

How can I give Sadaqah daily if I have no income?

akhtar · Accepted Answer

You can give your time, attention, kindness, or support. You can pray for others. You can share knowledge. All of this is Sadaqah.

Question 8

What if no one notices what I’m doing?

akhtar · Accepted Answer

That is a good sign. Sadaqah is best when it is between you and Allah. The less people see, the purer the intention.

Question 9

Can I give both at the same time?

akhtar · Accepted Answer

Yes. Many people give Zakat in Ramadan and also give Sadaqah throughout the year.

Question 10

Can I give Zakat to a hospital or school?

akhtar · Accepted Answer

Only if they directly serve eligible recipients. Otherwise, it’s better to give general Sadaqah.

Question 11

Can I give Zakat to a relative?

akhtar · Accepted Answer

Yes — if they are eligible and not someone you’re already financially responsible for.

Question 12

Is Sadaqah more flexible than Zakat?

akhtar · Accepted Answer

Yes. Sadaqah can be given to anyone, at any time, for any good cause — while Zakat has strict rules.

Question 13

Can I give both at the same time?

akhtar · Accepted Answer

Yes. Many people give Zakat in Ramadan and also give Sadaqah throughout the year.

Question 14

Can I give Zakat to a hospital or school?

akhtar · Accepted Answer

Only if they directly serve eligible recipients. Otherwise, it’s better to give general Sadaqah.

Question 15

Can I give Zakat to a relative?

akhtar · Accepted Answer

Yes — if they are eligible and not someone you’re already financially responsible for.

Question 16

Is Sadaqah more flexible than Zakat?

akhtar · Accepted Answer

Yes. Sadaqah can be given to anyone, at any time, for any good cause — while Zakat has strict rules.

Question 17

Can I give Sadaqah to a friend who’s struggling but too proud to ask?

akhtar · Accepted Answer

Yes. You can help discreetly or gift it in a way that maintains their dignity.

Question 18

Can I give Sadaqah to animals or nature?

akhtar · Accepted Answer

Yes. Feeding birds, watering plants, or protecting the environment are all forms of Sadaqah.

Question 19

Can I give Sadaqah to my non-Muslim neighbour?

akhtar · Accepted Answer

Yes. Islam encourages kindness to all, especially neighbours.

Question 20

I don’t have money. Can I still give Sadaqah?

akhtar · Accepted Answer

Yes — give a smile, time, kindness, advice, or help. Sadaqah is not limited to money.

Question 21

Can I give Sadaqah to a friend who’s struggling but too proud to ask?

akhtar · Accepted Answer

Yes. You can help discreetly or gift it in a way that maintains their dignity.

Question 22

Can I give Sadaqah to animals or nature?

akhtar · Accepted Answer

Yes. Feeding birds, watering plants, or protecting the environment are all forms of Sadaqah.

Question 23

Can I give Sadaqah to my non-Muslim neighbour?

akhtar · Accepted Answer

Yes. Islam encourages kindness to all, especially neighbours.

Question 24

I don’t have money. Can I still give Sadaqah?

akhtar · Accepted Answer

Yes — give a smile, time, kindness, advice, or help. Sadaqah is not limited to money.

Question 25

Can I give Sadaqah Jariyah for a deceased person?

akhtar · Accepted Answer

Yes. You can give it for your parents, spouse, friend, or even someone you never met. The reward will reach them, and you’ll be rewarded too.

Question 26

Can knowledge be Sadaqah Jariyah?

akhtar · Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Teaching someone how to pray, how to give Zakat, or how to read Qur’an — if they go on to teach others, your reward continues too.

Question 27

Do I need to be rich to give Sadaqah Jariyah?

akhtar · Accepted Answer

Not at all. Even helping someone learn how to read Qur’an, or contributing £1 to a shared project, counts.

Question 28

Does donating online still count as Sadaqah Jariyah?

akhtar · Accepted Answer

Yes — as long as the cause leads to ongoing benefit. Make sure the project is legitimate and long-lasting.

Question 29

Is Sadaqah Jariyah better than regular Sadaqah?

akhtar · Accepted Answer

Both are good, but Sadaqah Jariyah continues to bring reward even after death. It’s ideal for leaving a legacy.

Question 30

Can I give Sadaqah Jariyah for a deceased person?

akhtar · Accepted Answer

Yes. You can give it for your parents, spouse, friend, or even someone you never met. The reward will reach them, and you’ll be rewarded too.

Question 31

Can knowledge be Sadaqah Jariyah?

akhtar · Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Teaching someone how to pray, how to give Zakat, or how to read Qur’an — if they go on to teach others, your reward continues too.

Question 32

Do I need to be rich to give Sadaqah Jariyah?

akhtar · Accepted Answer

Not at all. Even helping someone learn how to read Qur’an, or contributing £1 to a shared project, counts.

Question 33

Does donating online still count as Sadaqah Jariyah?

akhtar · Accepted Answer

Yes — as long as the cause leads to ongoing benefit. Make sure the project is legitimate and long-lasting.

Question 34

Is Sadaqah Jariyah better than regular Sadaqah?

akhtar · Accepted Answer

Both are good, but Sadaqah Jariyah continues to bring reward even after death. It’s ideal for leaving a legacy.

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