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Definition: Charitable giving, or the money given in charity

Pronunciation: sod-a-ka • (noun)

Example: During Ramadan, Muslims give a lot of sadaqah to help those in need.

Alternate Spellings: Sadaqa

Related Resources:

The Ramadan Spirit

Helping Others During Ramadan

Almsgiving or Charity in Islam

 

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