Sadaqah Calculator
Set a giving goal from your income and see a simple monthly plan.
This calculator is educational. Consult a qualified Islamic scholar for specific rulings on your giving situation.
Guidance only. Confirm any religious ruling with a qualified scholar or your local mosque.
About the Sadaqah Calculator tool
Sadaqah is voluntary charity. Unlike zakat, it has no minimum amount, no fixed date and no single set of recipients. A smile, a kind word and a gift of money can all be sadaqah, and a small gift given steadily is often easier to keep up than a large one given rarely.
This calculator turns an intention into a plan. You enter your monthly income, choose the share you would like to give, and the page shows what that means each day, each month and each year. It also draws a 12 month chart and marks milestones as your total grows.
The plan is a planning aid, not a ruling. The cost figures shown for meals, water and similar items are rough assumptions so you can picture the effect of a gift. Real costs depend on the charity and the country, so check with the charity you give to.
How to use it
Enter your monthly income. Type your usual monthly income in the currency you use. The page shows the live daily, monthly and yearly figures as you type.
Pick a percentage. Move the slider to the share of income you would like to give. Choose a number you can keep up in a lean month as well as a good one.
Add what you have given. If you have already given this year, enter it so the milestones and progress show where you stand.
Build the plan. Press the calculate button to see the monthly plan, the 12 month chart and the milestones.
Print or keep a note. Use the print button if you want a copy for your own records.
A simple example
Monthly giving: 150.00 Yearly giving: 1,800.00 Daily average: about 4.93
Tips for good results
- Choose a percentage you can sustain. Steady giving matters more than one large gift.
- Keep sadaqah separate from zakat. Zakat is an obligation with set rules, and the zakat calculator handles it.
- Write down who you gave to, so you can look back and give again.
- Consider setting part of your plan aside for ongoing charity, such as a well or a school.
Common mistakes
- Mixing up sadaqah with zakat, which has a fixed rate and conditions.
- Setting a percentage too high to keep up, then stopping altogether.
- Treating the illustrative impact figures as exact costs.
- Forgetting to include money you already gave this year.
Common questions
What is the difference between sadaqah and zakat?
Zakat is a required yearly charity on wealth above the nisab, paid at a set rate to the categories named in the Quran. Sadaqah is voluntary, any amount, at any time. Use the zakat calculator for zakat.
Is there a minimum or maximum for sadaqah?
There is no minimum. Many Muslims give small amounts often. Ask a scholar if you want advice on how much of your wealth is wise to give away while meeting your family duties.
What is sadaqah jariyah?
It is ongoing charity whose benefit continues, such as a well, a school or a tree. Scholars encourage it because the reward continues while people benefit.
Can sadaqah go to non-Muslims?
Many scholars allow voluntary sadaqah to people in need of any faith. Zakat has stricter rules on who may receive it, so ask a scholar about zakat.
Does this tool store my figures?
The numbers you enter are used to build your plan. Do not enter anything you would not want on your own screen, and keep your own record of what you give.
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Plan and track voluntary charity (Sadaqah) alongside your income. Set a monthly giving target as a percentage of income or a fixed amount, and the calculator tracks your progress toward a charity goal over time, distinct from obligatory Zakat.
Unlike Zakat, Sadaqah has no fixed rate or Nisab requirement — it's voluntary giving that can be any amount, at any time, to any legitimate cause. This tool simply helps you set an intentional, trackable giving habit rather than giving ad hoc.
Use it in 4 steps
Enter your income and choose a giving rate or fixed amount.
Set a charity goal you're working toward, if you have one.
Review your suggested monthly Sadaqah target.
Track your progress toward the goal over time.
Key features
Income-based giving rate
Set Sadaqah as a percentage of your income or a fixed monthly amount.
Charity goal tracker
Track progress toward a specific giving goal over time.
Flexible and voluntary
No fixed rate or threshold, unlike Zakat — set whatever target fits your means.
Simple monthly planning
See your target Sadaqah amount broken down by month.
A real example, step by step
Someone earning $4,000/month who sets a 5% voluntary giving rate has a Sadaqah target of $200/month, or $2,400/year, tracked toward any charity goal they set.
Who uses this tool
Muslims building a consistent giving habit
Turn voluntary charity into a planned, trackable practice instead of sporadic giving.
Anyone saving toward a specific charity goal
Track progress toward funding a cause, campaign or project.
Families budgeting together
Set and track a shared household giving target.
Tips for the best results
- Sadaqah has no minimum or fixed rate — even a small, consistent amount given regularly is valuable and encouraged in Islamic teaching.
- Treat Sadaqah and Zakat as separate obligations — this tool tracks voluntary giving and does not replace the Zakat calculator.
- Setting a specific goal (like funding a well or scholarship) can make regular giving feel more concrete and motivating.
- Automate a small monthly Sadaqah amount if possible, since consistency is often emphasized over size in Islamic teaching on charity.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Confusing Sadaqah with Zakat — Sadaqah is voluntary with no fixed rate, while Zakat is obligatory at a fixed 2.5%.
- Treating this tracker's suggested percentage as a religious requirement rather than a personal planning aid.
- Losing track of giving progress by not revisiting the goal tracker regularly.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sadaqah?
Voluntary charity in Islam, given beyond the obligatory Zakat, with no fixed rate, threshold or timing requirement.
Is Sadaqah the same as Zakat?
No. Zakat is an obligatory 2.5% on qualifying wealth above the Nisab threshold; Sadaqah is voluntary giving of any amount, any time.
How much Sadaqah should I give?
There's no fixed amount — this calculator helps you set a personal, sustainable target as a percentage of income or a fixed sum.
Is this Sadaqah calculator free?
Yes, free with no signup.
Can I track a specific charity goal?
Yes, set a goal amount and the tracker shows your progress toward it over time.
Is my giving data private?
Yes, your entries are used only to calculate and track your own target and are not shared publicly.
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