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Giving sadaqah

· 17 Rabiʻ I 1436 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is giving sadaqa a very big reward and is it more rewarding to give sadaqa or lillah?

Answer

Yes. It extinguishes the wrath of Allah, it eases difficulties.

Both are the same.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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