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The literal translation of Sadaqah is ‘righteousness’. However, in the modern-day context, it has come to mean ‘voluntary charity’ – for example, a form of monetary charity or an act of kindness that can be performed at any time of the year.
The word stems from Sidq, which means ‘sincerity’. This suggests that Sadaqah is a righteous behaviour, which shows sincerity of faith.
Therefore, any act of kindness or support extended to other beings (including animals) for the sake of Allah (SWT), can be considered a ‘Sadaqah’ or charity.
Sadaqah sacrifice is an optional animal sacrifice which Muslims perform in an effort to gain closeness, blessings and rewards from Allah. After the animal is sacrificed, the meat is distributed among the poor and needy.
Unlike Qurbani, a Sadaqah sacrifice can be performed at any time of the year. A Saqadah sacrifice can also be performed on behalf of others, such as close relatives. The intention is to donate the meat of the sacrificed animal into Sadaqah, for the sake of pleasing Allah.
A Sadaqah sacrifice is a means of expressing our gratitude to Allah for the favours and bounties which He has bestowed upon us, and strengthening our connection with Him. It’s important to remember that our wealth and all that we possess are blessings from Allah.
Aside from being a highly rewarded act of worship, donating the meat from a Sadaqah sacrifice is also a means of helping those less fortunate around the world, many of whom do not know where their next meal will come from.
Hadith | Tirmidhi
Sadaqah sacrifice is a Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and is therefore highly blessed and rewarded. In a Hadith narrated by Bukhari it is said that whenever the Prophet (peace be upon him) would slaughter a sheep, he would cut it into pieces and send them to the his late wife Khadijah’s friends (may Allah be pleased with her).
By performing a Sadaqah sacrifice, we have the opportunity to fulfil a sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and to share the blessings that Allah has given us with those who are less fortunate.
Sadaqah sacrifice can provide vulnerable families with nourishment and, for many, this may be one of the only times in the year that they have the opportunity to enjoy meat. By helping and pleasing Allah’s creation, we can strive to gain great blessings and rewards in this life and the next.
Qur’an | 2:261
Muslims across the world are struggling with severe poverty and do not have the means to feed their children, particularly in Gaza, Yemen, Afghanistan and East Africa. Your Sadaqah sacrifice is needed more than ever and, together, we can help tackle this hunger crisis.
Sadaqah not only purifies one’s own wealth, but also helps to establish a flow of wealth in society.
Hadith | Musnad of Ahmad
Sadaqah is a means of drawing closer to Allah, seeking His pleasure, and earning great rewards, blessings and protection.
Millions of people struggle everyday with poverty, with many people going days and months without proper food. Your donation could provide a family with the vital nutrients they need.
Sadaqah sacrifice through Islamic Relief is designed to allow people to donate the sacrifice directly to those most in need. It provides an opportunity for those who cannot afford to purchase meat, to have the nutritional benefit of an Islamic Relief meat packet. The project involves the distribution of these fresh meat packets to the most vulnerable people, including women, children, the elderly and refugees. Each meat packet distributed contains a sufficient amount of meat (5kgs on average) for a family.
The sacrifice is usually carried out by an adult male according to standard Sharia (legal) guidelines regarding meat. The animal(s) must be healthy, meet the requirements for minimal age for slaughter, and not be slaughtered in sight of other animals.
The meat is then divided between the family members who are carrying out the sacrifice. It is then handed out to the poor and needy.
We sacrifice goats and sheep as part of the programme, and we provide raw meat to our beneficiaries so that they may cook it to their preference.
Islamic Relief’s Sadaqah sacrifice can take place in any one of the countries Islamic Relief operates in.
Islamic Relief also makes sure that animals are transported and slaughtered humanely, in accordance with Islamic guidelines. And, as we manage the whole transportation and logistics network, we make certain that all meat is handled, packed and distributed with strict hygiene standards in place.
May your Sadaqah sacrifice be a source of relief for families in need, and a source of blessings for you.
Bank: Standard Bank
Account Name: Islamic Relief SA
Branch: Fordsburg
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