What is the difference between Sadaqa and Zakat?

[Jameela Mahreen]

Assalamu alaikum sisters and brothers,

Question 1: Could someone please explain the difference between Sadaqa and Zakat?

Question 2: I hear that Sadaqa is to be paid to a poor person when one converts to Islam. Is this correct?

Wasallam

[شعيب‎ محمد]

Assalamu alaikum sisters and brothers,

Question 1: Could someone please explain the difference between Sadaqa and Zakat?



Wasallam

1. The word Sadaqah may also refer to Zakaat. However, Sadaqah generally refers to optional charity. The word Khairaat is an Urdu word which also refers to optional charity. Therefore, if your intention at the time of giving was Zakaat, the Zakaat will be discharged. There is no harm in using the word Zakaat instead of Sadaqah.

see this http://www.islam.tc/cgi-bin/askimam/...=7917&act=view

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Charity, Obligatory (Zakaat)
Title
I want to know difference between lillah ,sadkah and zakat according to hanafi masail.

Question

asalamualykum !

i want to know difference between lillah ,sadkah and zakat according to hanafi masail.

please reply me..


Answer

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Assalaamu `alaykum waRahmatullahi Wabarakatuh

In brief, zakāh is one of the five pillars of Islām and a means to cleanse one’s wealth. For those who possess nisāb, it is an obligation to pay 2.5% of their wealth, minus any expenses due, at the end of each lunar year. Zakāh has to be given in the ownership of needy Muslims who are non-Sayyids (those from the Banī Hāshim lineage).

On the other hand, sadaqah is any amount of money donated for the pleasure of Allāh and intended for the poor. However, the term sadaqah also applies to money donated for any noble cause, as well. It is not necessary to give sadaqah in the ownership of the poor and both, Sayyids and non-Sayyids, are valid recipients of it.

As for lillāh, it simply means “for [the pleasure of] Allāh.” It is any good act done with the intention of seeking the pleasure of Allāh Ta’ālā.

And Allah knows best

Wassalaamu `alaykum

Ml. Abrar Mirza,
Student Darul Iftaa

Darul Iftaa, Madrassah In'aamiyya
source: http://www.askimam.org/fatwa/fatwa.p...f140ffec99c922

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Question no.2:

I have not heard anywhere that it is obligatory to give sadaqa if one reverts but if you want more deeds in your Aakhirat Account then go ahead!

Any doubts regarding Question 1 or 2 please ask!

[amr123]

Zakat = obligatory charity. We have to give the prescribed amount every year. (2.5% of total wealth)

Sadaqa = Voluntary charity. No prescribed amount, can be given in any amount.

[Jameela Mahreen]

Thank you azhar123.

[niazali]

Sadqa is given for any good cause whereas Zakat is delivered actually to those who are in need of it in a special month and its 2.5 % of annual savings