Giving is an important part of Islam and Judaism. Learn more about Sadaqah, Zakat, and Tzedakah below.
Islam: Sadaqah
Any act of voluntary charity - even a smile counts :)
Sadaqah (صدقة) → From the Arabic root sidq, sincerity
In Islam, having faith is linked to helping others
Sadaqah (صدقة) → From the Arabic root sidq, sincerity
In Islam, having faith is linked to helping others
Islam: Zakat
Obligatory charity → Muslims who are able are required to give 2.5% of all savings in Zakat
Zakat (زكاة) → From the Arabic root to purify
Is meant to purify both a person’s soul and their wealth
One of the five pillars of Islam
Zakat (زكاة) → From the Arabic root to purify
Is meant to purify both a person’s soul and their wealth
One of the five pillars of Islam
Judaism: Tzedakah
Jews are obligated to give 10% of their yearly earnings in tzedakah
Tzedakah (צדקה)→ from the root tzedek, justice or righteousness
Maimonides presents ways of giving Tzedakah in a ladder with eight levels
Tzedakah (צדקה)→ from the root tzedek, justice or righteousness
Maimonides presents ways of giving Tzedakah in a ladder with eight levels
Play the Sadaqah, Zakat, Tzedakah game created by BRIJ Class of 2018! How fast can you sort the categories? Play below or click here to play on a new page.