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Give Sadaqah

Sadaqah means ‘voluntary charitable offerings’ and as such is not at all obligatory, it is just a kind gesture made with the intention of helping others.

By giving Sadaqah to Carers Worldwide, you can help improve the lives of unpaid carers across India, Nepal and Bangladesh.

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What is Sadaqah?

Sadaqah is a voluntary charitable activity encouraged through the Islamic faith. The literal translation means ‘righteousness’ but in Islam it is used to refer to a virtuous act or an act of kindness for which no reciprocation is expected. It is not always necessarily monetary aid.

What is Sadaqah Jariyah?

Sadaqah Jariyah is the giving of charity that has long-term benefits, compared to the singularity of an act of Sadaqah. Sadaqah Jariyah has the ability to reward you even after death. For example, when someone builds a well as an act of Sadaqah Jariyah, they are rewarded for the act, but they are also rewarded every time someone uses that well.

At Carers Worldwide, we have various long-term initiatives, such as livelihood training for unpaid carers, so that they can find a way of earning an income that fits around their caring responsibilities, and our Community Caring Centres used day after day to provide alternative day care for children with disabilities, giving their carers the respite they need and the time to earn an income.

Why is Sadaqah important in Islam?

Sadaqah is performed solely to please Allah and is intended to show mercy. As the Prophet said, “Charity extinguishes the sins like water extinguishes a fire”. This suggests that Sadaqah is a means of repentance for one’s sins and is thus important in Islam, and it is an action which can be called to as evidence of their dedication to their faith.

What are the benefits of giving Sadaqah?

There are many religious benefits of giving Sadaqah, such as to ease hardships, atone sins and give protection on the Day of Judgement. Sadaqah also promises equality and offers protection. There are also social benefits, as Islamic charity is intended to help the circulation of wealth and aims to give all members of the community, including the most vulnerable, an equal standing in society.

Who can you give Sadaqah to?

Sadaqah can be given by anyone to anyone. As a charitable organisation that works alongside Muslim people, specifically in Bangladesh, we hope you would find Carers Worldwide a worthy charity for donation as part of Sadaqah.

The work that we do in Bangladesh is focused on providing unpaid carers with the support and the opportunity to transform their lives.

What is the difference between Sadaqah and Zakat?

Zakat is the third of the five pillars of Islam, officially meaning “that which purifies”, and is fulfilled by the annual payment of a set sum depending on the individual’s wealth. Only eight types of people can receive Zakat contributions, outlined by Allah in the Quran as:
  • The poor
  • The hungry
  • New Muslims and friends of Muslim communities
  • Those in captivity
  • Those who fight in the name of Allah
  • Those struggling with unmanageable debt
  • Those responsible for distributing zakat
  • Stranded or struggling travellers
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Since 2022, the COSARAF Charitable Foundation has supported us to provide emergency food, medical and therapeutic support for unpaid carers and their loved ones in Bangladesh, during the holy month of Ramadan and in the period immediately afterwards.
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In 2026, with generous funding from the COSARAF Charitable Foundation and the CareTech Foundation, we are supporting 500 family carers and those they care for in Dinajpur, our new project area in Bangladesh, during the holy month of Ramadan, helping families celebrate Ramadan with dignity.

  • Iftar celebrations to support the inclusion of unpaid carers and those they care for into their communities and to provide much-needed food packages

  • Community awareness and advocacy sessions to address the importance of the role of carers, and their need for support from communities and families

  • Eye screening camps for 400 unpaid carers, addressing an often-neglected health need, and provision of glasses where required which carers would otherwise struggle to afford

Unpaid carers in our other project area in Bangladesh, who have previously benefited from this support, are now in a position to organise and fund Iftar parties themselves through our Community Caring Centres, and to advocate with local health authorities to access some of the health provisions we previously provided through our Ramadan projects. This is so inspiring to see and a clear demonstration of the sustainability of our work.

How do you give Sadaqah?

You can give Sadaqah in various forms, whether by volunteering your time to a charity or directly to those in need, or through a donation to charity.

At Carers Worldwide we will be able to use your Sadaqah contributions to help unpaid family carers living in Bangladesh as well as Nepal and India to transform their lives and those of their families.

You can give Sadaqah online now and help us make a real difference to those in need of support.