Sadaqa literally means righteousness and refers to the voluntary giving of alms or charity. But in Islamic terminology; Sadaqah has been defined as an act of <
> Meanwhile, according to Ar-Rageeb al-Asfahaani: Sadaqa is what the person gives from what he possesses, like Zakat, hoping to get closer to Allah.
Adi ibn Hatim reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, Guard yourself from the Hellfire, even with half of a date in charity. If he cannot find it, then with a kind word.
