Sadaqah is not simply an act of generosity towards others. It is above all an act of beneficence towards oneself. The texts of the Quran and Sunnah are filled with promises of the extraordinary benefits sadaqah brings.
Purification of the soul and wealth
﷽« Take from their wealth a charity by which you purify them and bless them. »
— Surah At Tawbah, verse 103
Protection against trials
❝« Hasten to give sadaqah, for calamity does not overtake sadaqah. »
— Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Reported by at Tabarani
Multiplication of rewards
﷽« The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like a seed of grain that grows seven ears; in each ear is a hundred grains. »
— Surah Al Baqarah, verse 261
Sadaqah increases wealth
❝« Wealth does not decrease by sadaqah. »
— Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Reported by Muslim



