Sadaqah Calculator — Plan Your Voluntary Charity
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Plan your voluntary charity — calculate how much to give monthly, weekly, and annually based on your income and chosen percentage.
Step 1 — Your Income & Currency
Step 2 — Sadaqah Percentage
"The best charity is that which is given when one is healthy and has little, not when one is on the deathbed." — Prophet ﷺ (Bukhari)
Step 3 — Type of Sadaqah
Understanding Sadaqah
What is Sadaqah?
Voluntary charity given for the sake of Allah — any good deed counts. The Prophet ﷺ said: 'Every act of goodness is Sadaqah.' Even a smile to your brother is considered charity in Islam.
Sadaqah Jariyah
Ongoing charity whose rewards continue after death — a water well, mosque, Quran copy, or education fund. One of three deeds that keep benefiting a person even after they pass.
Best Times to Give
Ramadan, the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah, and Fridays carry amplified reward. The Prophet ﷺ said the most beloved deeds to Allah are those done consistently, even if small.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sadaqah in Islam?+
Sadaqah means voluntary charity given for the sake of Allah — any act of giving (money, food, time, or even a smile) counts. Unlike Zakat, Sadaqah is not obligatory, but it is highly encouraged and brings immense spiritual reward. The Prophet ﷺ said: 'Every act of goodness is Sadaqah.' (Bukhari)
What is the difference between Sadaqah and Zakat?+
Zakat is the obligatory annual charity (2.5% of qualifying savings above the Nisab threshold). Sadaqah is entirely voluntary and can be given in any amount, at any time, to anyone in need — Muslim or non-Muslim. Both carry great reward, but Zakat is a pillar of Islam while Sadaqah is supererogatory.
What is Sadaqah Jariyah?+
Sadaqah Jariyah (ongoing charity) is a form of charity whose rewards continue after the giver's death — as long as the benefit lasts. Examples include digging a water well, building a mosque, planting a tree, publishing a Quran, or funding education. The Prophet ﷺ said: 'When a person dies, his deeds cease except for three: a continuing sadaqah, knowledge that benefits, or a righteous child who prays for him.' (Muslim)
How much Sadaqah should I give?+
There is no fixed minimum for Sadaqah — even half a date counts (Bukhari). Many scholars recommend giving between 2.5% and 10% of your disposable income regularly. The key is consistency: the Prophet ﷺ said 'The most beloved deeds to Allah are those done consistently, even if they are small.' (Bukhari)
Is Sadaqah only monetary?+
No. Sadaqah includes any good deed: removing a harm from the road, a smile at your brother, speaking a kind word, helping someone carry their load, giving water to a thirsty person, or teaching beneficial knowledge. The Prophet ﷺ said every act of goodness is Sadaqah. (Bukhari)
What are the best times to give Sadaqah?+
Charity given during Ramadan carries multiplied reward. The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah and Fridays are also especially virtuous. However, scholars emphasise that regular giving — even a small amount weekly — is more beloved to Allah than occasional large donations.
Who can receive Sadaqah?+
Voluntary Sadaqah can be given to anyone in need — the poor, orphans, widows, travellers, neighbours, or even non-Muslims facing hardship. It can also fund mosques, Islamic schools, or any beneficial cause. This is unlike Zakat, which has specific eligible recipients defined in the Quran (9:60).
Does Sadaqah reduce wealth?+
No. The Prophet ﷺ said: 'Sadaqah does not decrease wealth.' (Muslim). On the contrary, scholars explain that giving in charity invites barakah (blessing) and that Allah replaces what is given generously. Many hadith also emphasise that charity wards off calamity.