Aa’ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) reported that a man said to the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him): "My mother has passed away, and if she could have spoken, she would have given something in charity. Will she receive a reward if I give something on her behalf?" He said, "Yes."
(Reported by al-Bukhaari, Fath, 1388)
Sadaqah Jariyah
The role of Sadaqah in Islam is great, to be able to
help the needy and giving charity to the poor is one of the best acts of
worship and obedience in the eyes of Allah. Allah says (interpretation of
the meaning): “Those who spend their wealth (in Allah’s Cause) by night
and day, in secret and in public, they shall have their reward with their Lord.
On them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve” [al-Baqarah 2:274]
What is the difference between Sadaqah and Sadaqah Jariyah?
Sadaqah
(meaning charity) stems from the root word ‘sidq’ meaning sincerity, is a
concept of voluntary giving in Islam.
Sadaqah Jariyah
(meaning ongoing charity) is a special charitable act that continues to benefit
us or our family members even after death.
How does Sadaqah work?
Sadaqah can be given to anyone in
need, you can give Sadaqah to orphans, family members, distant relatives or
even strangers. Unlike Zakat which is compulsory upon every Muslim who is
liable, Sadaqah can be given by anyone, giving any amount as a donation, from a
penny to billions pounds sterling. It can be used to purchase anything to help
the needy, for livelihood, contribute towards any living costs or to benefit
the donor after death.
How to pay Sadaqah / Sadaqah Jariyah
Online: www.getuk.org/donate
Standing Order: Please click here to setup an
standing order online (Online standing
order form hyperlink) or Download a standing order form (Download standing
order form hyperlink)
Cheque:
Please
make cheque payable to Ghazali Education Trust UK and post it to 66A Station
Parade Barking IG11 8EA or deposit it to your nearest Barcalys Bank branch with
the following bank account details.
Bank Transfer:
Barclays
Bank Plc
Account Title: Ghazali Education Trust UK
Sort code: 20-25-19
Account Number: 03906795
Cash: Deposit your cash donations to
your nearest Barcalys Bank branch with the above mentioned bank account
details.