Sadaqah is one of the types of voluntary charity in Islam. Since Sadaqah isn’t compulsory, there aren’t too many rules associated with it. Quite simply, Sadaqah is an act of kindness without the expectation of anything in return. As a result, there are many types of Sadaqah that someone might choose to engage with to help another person, which you can learn more about below.
As Sadaqah is simply a good deed, there are countless types of Sadaqah. Anything that someone does from the goodness of their heart without the expectation of anything in return can be considered Sadaqah.
What Are the Different Types of Sadaqah in Islam?
Because Sadaqah can be any number of things, there are no set “types” of Sadaqah. Some key examples of Sadaqah include the following:
Sadaqah Jariyah is similar to Sadaqah in the sense that it’s a voluntary mode of charity; however, there are more rules when it comes to Sadaqah Jariyah. This is because Sadaqah Jariyah must have an impact that lives on even after the giver has passed. So, examples of Sadaqah Jariyah include but are not limited to the following:
Teaching someone a valuable skill
Building an institution of good (e.g., a mosque, school, or hospital)
Building a means of provision (e.g., a water well)
Teaching someone valuable knowledge through books, lessons, etc.
Planting a tree
Creating a home or shelter for people or animals
Inventing something of use for people or animals
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