«The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like a seed which grew seven ears, in each ear a hundred grains. Allah multiplies for whom He wills.»
Quran 2:261
«Those who lend to Allah a goodly loan — He will multiply it for them and theirs is a generous reward.»
Quran 57:18
«Those who spend by night and day, secretly and openly — their reward is with their Lord, and no fear will be upon them, nor will they grieve.»
Quran 2:274
«If you give charity openly, it is good; but if you conceal it and give to the poor, it is better for you.»
Quran 2:271
«You will not attain righteousness until you spend of that which you love.»
Quran 3:92
Virtues of Charity
A shield from the Fire
Charity extinguishes sins as water extinguishes fire — it protects the giver from the punishment of the Hereafter.
Tirmidhī
Purification of the soul
«Take from their wealth a charity by which you purify them and sanctify them» — giving purifies the heart from greed.
9:103
Ongoing reward after death
When a believer dies, only three continue: continuous charity, beneficial knowledge, and a righteous child who prays for him.
Muslim
The door to Paradise
«Charity is a proof» — it is one of the traits by which a believer is distinguished and enters Paradise.
Muslim
Types of Ṣadaqah
«Your smile to your brother is ṣadaqah for you.»
Tirmidhī (ḥasan)
«A good word is ṣadaqah.»
Bukhārī & Muslim
«Removing harmful things from the road is ṣadaqah.»
Bukhārī & Muslim
«Every step to the mosque is ṣadaqah.»
Bukhārī & Muslim
A woman was forgiven for giving a thirsty dog water from her shoe.
Bukhārī
Reward continues after death as long as it is used.
Muslim
Whatever is eaten from it, or sheltered under it, is ṣadaqah for the planter.
Bukhārī & Muslim
Each saves a joint from Hellfire — ṣadaqah for every limb.
Muslim
A house in Paradise for each one built for Allah.
Bukhārī & Muslim
Each reader's recitation earns reward for the giver.
Bukhārī & Muslim
Every drink taken earns ongoing reward.
Muslim
«I and the caretaker of an orphan will be in Paradise like these two fingers.»
Bukhārī
«The one who cares for widows and the poor is like the one who strives in the path of Allah.»
Bukhārī & Muslim
«Reconciling people is ṣadaqah» — bringing peace between disputing Muslims.
Bukhārī & Muslim
«Judging justly between two is ṣadaqah» — fairness in any dispute.
Bukhārī & Muslim
«Helping a man onto his mount, or lifting his luggage, is ṣadaqah.»
Bukhārī & Muslim
From the Sunnah
Protect yourself from the Fire
«Guard yourselves from the Fire even with half a date — and if you cannot find it, then with a good word.»
Bukhārī & Muslim
The best charity
«The best charity is that which leaves you self-sufficient — and begin with those you are responsible for.»
Bukhārī
Charity never decreases wealth
«No wealth is ever diminished by charity» — and it increases the servant in generosity.
Muslim
The charity that grows
«Whoever builds a mosque for Allah, Allah builds for him a house like it in Paradise.»
Bukhārī & Muslim