Give Sadaqah every day during Ramadan
Sadaqah is voluntary charity--this includes any charity you give above and beyond the obligatory annual charity (zakah). There are so many benefits to giving sadaqah! It beautifies the heart, initiates spiritual transformation, protects us from calamities, strengthens community, and increases happiness and personal fulfillment, to name a few.
It is especially beneficial to give sadaqah during the month of Ramadan, alhamdulillah. Our beloved Prophet (sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam) taught us:
"He who fulfills an obligatory duty in it (Ramadan) will be like one who fulfills 70 obligatory duties in another month. It is the month of sharing with others." (Mishkat al-Masabih Hadith 1965)
Allah increases the blessings for every act of worship during Ramadan by 70-fold. We already know from Suratu-l-Baqara, ayah 261, that Allah multiplies the blessings within the charity we give by 700-fold. Therefore, the blessings for sadaqah given during Ramadan are increased by 49,000-fold!
Our beloved guide Sidi always encouraged us to give as much sadaqah as possible. Make the most of this holy time and establish a daily donation to support SSC's Mission or SSC's Beloveds in Need program. Both of these causes help others and support our community, which in turn supports the world, alhamdulillahi rabbi-l-`alamin.
"SSC is an amazing organization."
One of our community members experienced a traumatic event last year and has the following to say about the different levels of support and assistance SSC has offered them:
"SSC is an amazing organization and is so supportive and nurturing. Their classes don't require a fixed fee, which has made it possible for me to attend the classes I need, when I need them. They have helped me integrate the Shadhiliyya teachings into my livelihood and daily life, alhamdulillah."
"Some people don't have family to help them. Through its Beloveds in Need program, SSC has helped me to get back on my feet during a time when I was unable to work. Their support made all the difference to me and I can't thank them enough."