The Role of Zakat and Sadaqah in Ramadan
The golden period of the year is when the rewards of charity increase by 70%. That time of the year is Ramadan. Muslims do voluntary charity in Ramadan along with obligatory to get maximum rewards from Allah (SWT).
The Two Powerful Islamic Charities
Zakat and Sadaqah are the two powerful forms of Islamic charity. One is the pillar of Islam while the other is the voluntary act of generosity. However, both hold great significance and serve as a means of purifying one’s wealth and soul.
Ramadan is the best time of the year to give charity to help people in need. For many, Ramadan is a time of spiritual growth, but for others, it’s a struggle for survival. Lack of food, clean water, and necessities make it hard for them to experience the true peace of this blessed month. That is where Zakat and Sadaqah play their part and help deserving people spend their Ramadan without worries.
The Power of Ramadan Donations
Ramadan is the month when people try to practice more kind deeds, involve themselves in worship and try to please Allah (SWT) with different deeds. There are many ways through which we can get Ramadan blessings, among which Ramadan donation tops the list.
Zakat and Sadaqah in Ramadan opens the door to unimaginable blessings and rewards. The donations done in this month will be much higher in rewards than any other month of the year. The Holy Prophet (PBUH) used to practice more generosity in Ramadan. This also serves as a lesson to us that Ramadan is the best time of the year to help people through Zakat and Sadaqah.
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said: “The best charity is that given in Ramadan.” (Tirmidhi)
Understanding Zakat And Sadaqah:
Zakat is the third pillar and obligatory charity in Islam. Muslims give 2.5% of their eligible wealth annually to help the less fortunate. This charity develops a sense of gratitude and brotherhood among Muslims. Zakat helps the needy people of society with all the basic needs required. Zakat can not be given to everyone, some specific people are eligible for Zakat
Sadaqah on the other hand is a voluntary charity that can be done at any time. There is no fixed amount for Sadaqah, you can donate Sadaqah as much as you want at any time of the year. Moreover, Sadaqah does not help the people in need but it also benefits the donor in different ways. It protects them from different calamities and difficulties. There is no restriction for Sadqah, it can be given to anyone in need.
Those who in charity spend their goods by night and by day, in secret and in public, have their reward with their Lord: on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.[Qur’an 2:274]
How Zakat and Sadaqah Support People in Ramadan
Imagine a mother who doesn’t have enough to feed her children or an orphan longing for a warm meal. Your Zakat and Sadaqah can ease their hardships and allow them to experience the blessings of Ramadan through the following ways:
Iftar Meals and Food Packages: Zakat and Sadaqah play a vital role in providing iftar and Suhoor meals to struggling families. These donations ensure everyone can break their fast with a full stomach.
Aid to Orphans, Widows, and Refugees: Zakat and Sadaqah is a huge support for orphans, widows, and refugees, offering them the care and resources they need during Ramadan.
Financial aid to deserving families: Zakat and Sadaqah can relieve the burden on families facing financial difficulties during Ramadan. It allows them to focus on their worship and community without worries.
Medical Treatments and Educational Programs: Zakat and Sadaqah are also used to fund vital medical treatments and educational programs. It provides medical help to people who are suffering from various diseases and don’t have money for treatments.
Benefits of Zakat and Sadaqah Given During Ramadan:
Giving Sadaqah and Zakat are the best acts of worship during Ramadan. These two acts bring us closer to Allah (SWT) and are also the Sunnah of our Prophet (PBUH).
Some of the benefits of Ramadan donations are:
- Zakat and Sadaqah purify one’s wealth. It makes our hearts bigger and develops a sense of gratitude. Both of these charities bring Barakah in our wealth.
“Charity does not decrease wealth. No one who forgives another except that Allah will increase their honour. And no one who humbles himself for the sake of Allah except that Allah will elevate him.” Sahih Muslim (Book 5, Hadith 2190)
- Sadaqah and Zakat reduce poverty in society. It helps people to have healthy meals during Ramadan and spend their fast in peace.
- Both Islamic donations strengthen our faith and bring great spiritual rewards in the holy month of Ramadan.
- Sadaqah and Zakat are the best ways to provide humanitarian aid in Ramadan to the people residing in critical areas. The number of donors increases in Ramadan eventually leading to a greater impact and more aid reaching those in need.
Pay Your Sadaqah and Zakat to Those Who Deserve It with Ehsaas Trust
This Ramadan, donate your Sadaqah and Zakat to Ehsaas Trust. With your donations, Ehsaas Trust helps people suffering from different difficulties, especially during Ramadan. Your donation helps us to provide Suhoor and Iftar meals, Ration packs, and medical assistance to deserving families.
Real-life impact of your charity
Hafiz Khursheed Shaikh is a 56-year-old heart patient who lives in a rented house with his son and four daughters. He did not have enough money to afford two meals in Ramadan and used to spend his Ramadan without having proper meals.
With your charity, Ehsaas Trust provided him with a Ramadan ration pack so that he can break his fast with healthy meals with his family.
Khursheed expressed his gratitude by saying:
“I was very happy that because of Ehsaas’ donors, we were able to have both Sehri and Iftar during Ramadan. We always pray that May Allah bless those who helped us.”
Make This Ramadan More Meaningful with Charity
This Ramadan, make the most out of your Islamic charities by donating to Ehsaas Trust so that your donation reaches the right place. You will be assured that all your donations are being used to help deserving families through Islamic charitable giving.
In this holy month, several families are waiting for your donations so they can fast with ease. Also, when you help others, ALLAH (SWT) helps you, and what could be better than seeking Allah’s help in the blissful month of Ramadan?
Show your compassion and generosity this Ramadan by donating more to our Sadaqat and Zakat campaigns. Every penny makes an impact.
Donate now and be the reason someone smiles this Ramadan.
