Unit G, Ch.4: Helping Others, Helping Yourself

In Islam, sadaqa means ______.

charity

The word Sadaqa comes from the word ______, which means ________ or ________.

sidq, truthfulness, sincerity

T/F: Sadaqa doesn’t have to involve money. Examples of sadaqa include quitting evil, smiling, kind words, and sharing islamic knowledge.

True:
The Prophet (PBUH) said:
“Every Muslim must give sadaqa, or charity.“

Sahabah (Prophet’s companions): What if we cannot?

Prophet (PBUH): You should work, make money, and then give sadaqa.

Sahabah (Prophet’s companions): What if we cannot work?
Prophet (PBUH): Then you should help others who need help.

Sahabah (Prophet’s companions): What if we cannot?

Prophet (PBUH): Then tell others to do good.

Sahabah (Prophet’s companions): What if we do not?

Prophet (PBUH): Then quit doing evil things. That, also, is sadaqa.

“Those who give to others in times of ______, as well as in difficult times, and those who control their _______ and pardon men; and Allah loves those who do _______.“ [Al-’Imran: 134]

ease; anger; good

The prophet (PBUH) said, “Allah will keep helping his servant as long as he or she helps his _________“.

brother (or sister)

List 5 things that happen when we help one another

1.) Allah will love you and reward you when you help others.

2.) Allah will help you when you need help.

3.) People whom you helped before will rush to help you when you need help.

4.) People love and respect those who are helpful to others.

5.) Helping others teaches us many good manners like generosity, mercy, humility, and gratitude to Allah.

Abu Hurariah narrated that the prophet (PBUH) said: “The one who works hard to help the ______ and the ____, is like the one who fights in jihad for the true cause of Allah, or the one who prays all night and fasts all day.“

orphan; poor