For those who give in Charity, men and women, and loan to Allah a Beautiful Loan, it shall be increased manifold (to their credit), and they shall have (besides) a liberal reward. (The Holy Qur’an 57:18)
Sadaqah is a voluntary charity in Islam. The Qur’an describes it as a beautiful gesture that increases Barakah (blessings) when offered sincerely for the sake of Allah (SWT).
For 31 years, our donors have chosen to give Sadaqah as part of their Ramadan. Their generosity helps sustain our work with Shaukat Khanum in Pakistan.
You can learn more about the impact of this giving in the video below.
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We would like to reassure our donors that Shaukat Khanum accounts are operating as normal, with no restrictions in place. Our founder is unable to make an appeal for those who rely on our support through Shaukat Khanum in Pakistan. In his absence, you can continue helping them with your Sadaqah as we prepare for the opening of Shaukat Khanum Karachi in December 2026.
TYPES OF SADAQAH YOU CAN GIVE
Any good deed that helps another can be considered Sadaqah, whether it’s a kind word, a smile, or a monetary gift. Here are a few ways your Sadaqah can make a difference through our work this Ramadan.
Nourishing Meals
Your Sadaqah provides meals for those who rely on our support through Shaukat Khanum in Pakistan. A donation of £50 can help provide meals for 10 days. With £150, you can help feed someone for the entire month. Meals are currently shared through existing centres in Lahore and Peshawar. When the Karachi facility opens this December, your generosity will reach even more people, Insha’Allah.
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Long-Term Benefit Through Sadaqah Jariyah
Sadaqah Jariyah allows donors to deliver a continuous benefit to a community over the long term. Your generosity this Ramadan can help us open Pakistan’s largest cancer support facility in Karachi this year. It will also help us create jobs for local residents. Many still live below the poverty line, especially in nearby settlements and rural areas.
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Keep Shaukat Khanum Running Each Day
You may have noticed that we ask our supporters for Sadaqah in addition to Zakat. Sadaqah helps cover essential operations that keep Shaukat Khanum moving forward each day. This includes funding people, facilities support, and other practical needs that cannot be met through Zakat.
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Differences Between Zakat and Sadaqah
Zakat and Sadaqah are two types of charity in Islam. One is mandatory for Muslims while the other is voluntary.
Zakat is a mandatory donation. A fixed percentage of what you owe must be paid to the poor when your wealth reaches a certain threshold. There are strict guidelines on who can receive Zakat. Sadaqah, on the other hand, is voluntary. There is no upper or lower limit on how much Sadaqah you can donate. It can also be given to a variety of causes.
We use both to support our work with Shaukat Khanum in Pakistan.
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