Fajr almsgiving is a practice that has tremendous virtues in Islam. It is done at dawn, when many people are still asleep or just starting their morning activities. Fajr almsgiving not only benefits the recipient, but also brings blessings to the giver. However, what is the correct and easy way to do dawn almsgiving? This article will discuss in-depth about how to perform dawn alms, its virtues, and tips to be able to carry it out consistently. Let’s take a look at the review!
What is Fajr Sadaqah?
Fajr almsgiving is a form of charity that is done after the dawn prayer. This time is considered a blessed time because prayers in the morning have a great chance of being answered by Allah SWT. Rasulullah SAW said:
‘There is not a single morning when a servant is in the morning unless two angels descend upon him, one of them saying, ‘O Allah, reward the one who gives,’ and the other saying, ‘O Allah, destroy the wealth of the miser.’’ (HR. Bukhari and Muslim)
From this hadith, we can understand that charity in the morning is the best time to share sustenance and get prayers from angels.
The Virtue of Fajr Almsgiving
- Receive Prayers from Angels As in the hadith above, angels pray for blessings for people who give alms and replace their sustenance with better ones.
- Inviting Sustenance Almsgiving at dawn can be a means to open wider doors of sustenance. By giving alms, we believe that the sustenance spent will be replaced with a better one by Allah SWT.
- Erasing Sins The Prophet Muhammad SAW said, ‘Charity can erase sins as water extinguishes fire.’ (HR. Tirmidzi). By giving alms, we cleanse ourselves of the sins that have been committed.
- Increase the Blessing of Life Almsgiving at dawn helps us start the day with good intentions, so that blessings flow into our daily activities.
How to Perform Fajr Sadaqah?
Here are the steps that you can do to carry out Fajr alms:
1. Sincere Intention
Before giving alms, make sure your intention is only to seek the pleasure of Allah SWT. Sincere intention is the key to the acceptance of charity.
2. Determine the Amount of Almsgiving
Alms don’t have to be in large amounts. Even small alms but done consistently are more important in the sight of Allah SWT. As the Prophet Muhammad SAW said, ‘The most beloved deed by Allah is the one that is done continuously even if it is a little.’ (HR. Bukhari and Muslim)
3. Prepare an Almsgiving Media
You can set aside money in a special piggy bank for dawn alms, give directly to those in need, or use digital platforms such as the Dompet Dhuafa application which makes it easy for you to give alms at any time.
4. Do it After the Fajr Prayer
Make it a habit to give alms immediately after performing the morning prayer. By doing it at that time, Sahabat runs the practice of alms at a time full of blessings.
5. Use Technology for Consistency
If you often forget or have difficulty doing it directly, take advantage of applications that provide auto-debit or regular donation features. This makes it easier for you to stay consistent in giving alms.
Tips for Consistent Fajr Sadaqah
- Make a Daily Schedule
Set a special time after morning prayer to give alms. If possible, invite your family to participate. - Set a Reminder
Use an alarm or reminder on your mobile phone to remind you not to miss the dawn alms time. - Use the Donation App
Many trusted institutions such as Dompet Dhuafa provide digital services that make it easy for Sahabat to give alms at dawn regularly.
Fajr Sadaqah through Dompet Dhuafa
Dompet Dhuafa is one of the trusted philanthropic institutions in Indonesia that has helped millions of beneficiaries through various empowerment programmes. Sahabat can make Dompet Dhuafa as a means to carry out morning alms easily and safely.
By using the Dompet Dhuafa application or website, Sahabat can:
- Distribute dawn alms quickly.
- Choose programmes according to preference, such as education, health, or social assistance.
- Monitor donation reports to ensure your alms are on target.
Fajr Sadaqah is a simple practice that has a big impact, both in this world and the hereafter. By doing morning alms consistently, Sahabat not only helps others but also receives blessings and prayers from angels.
Let’s start this good habit from now on. For Friends who want to channel dawn alms easily and safely, use the Dompet Dhuafa service. Click here to start a small step that means a lot!
May Allah bless your every step.
