Monthly Sadaqah Calculator

A monthly Sadaqah commitment (also called a 'standing order' or 'regular giving') is a fixed amount you pledge to give every month. Scholars highly recommend this approach because consistency is one of the most beloved qualities of charity to Allah. The Prophet ﷺ said: 'The most beloved deeds to Allah are those done consistently, even if they are small.' (Bukhari)

Both are valid. Calculating from total income is more generous and simpler — you give a set percentage regardless of expenses. Calculating from surplus (disposable income after bills and necessities) is more conservative and ensures you only give from what you can genuinely afford. Neither method is prescribed in Fiqh; choose what is sustainable for you.

There is no fixed percentage for voluntary Sadaqah. Common guidelines: 2.5% mirrors the Zakat rate and is the minimum many scholars suggest for regular giving. 5–10% is considered a meaningful regular commitment. Some devout Muslims give 20–33% or more. The key is to choose a percentage you can maintain consistently every month.

No. The Prophet ﷺ explicitly stated: 'Sadaqah does not decrease wealth.' (Muslim). Scholars interpret this in two ways: barakah (blessing) replaces and multiplies what is given; and charity wards off calamity that might otherwise cost far more. Many hadith confirm that generosity invites divine provision (rizq).

Yes. Ramadan carries multiplied reward for all good deeds — scholars cite hadith that rewards are multiplied 70 times or more. Many Muslims double or triple their regular monthly giving during Ramadan. The Prophet ﷺ was described as being 'more generous than the blowing wind' in Ramadan. (Bukhari)

Yes. The vast majority of scholars agree that it is permissible and virtuous to give Sadaqah on behalf of a deceased Muslim. The rewards reach them, by the mercy of Allah. This is supported by a hadith where a companion asked the Prophet ﷺ whether he could give charity on behalf of his deceased mother, and he said yes. (Bukhari, Muslim)

The standard Sadaqah Calculator focuses on a single calculation from disposable income with charity type selection. The Monthly Sadaqah Calculator — Plan Your Regular Giving adds a flexible pledge mode (enter a fixed monthly amount directly), a calculation mode toggle (from surplus vs from total income), a 12-month year planner with Ramadan highlighting, and a detailed income breakdown table — making it better suited for planning a year-round giving schedule.

Voluntary Sadaqah can be given to virtually anyone in need — the poor, orphans, widows, travellers, neighbours, or even non-Muslims. It can also fund mosques, schools, water wells, and any beneficial cause. This is broader than Zakat, which has eight specific categories of recipients defined in Quran 9:60.