What does « sadaqa » mean ?

Meaning of « sadaqah »

That means : alms. We also speak of sadaqa jariya, a continued almsgiving that never stops even after death.

Here are the main spellings of this word :

  • sadaqa
  • sadaqah
  • sadaqah jariya

How to pronounce « sadaqah » ?

The exact pronunciation is sadaqa.

How to write « sadaqa » in arabic ?

We write : صدقة

When to say « sadaqa » ?

  • When we want to talk about alms or charity.


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