What is sadaqa in Islam?

Sadaqa in Islam is broader than giving money. It covers every act of good. It is distinct from the obligatory zakat, which has specific conditions and recipients.

Sadaqa in Islam is broader than giving money. The Prophet pointed the poor among the Companions to other kinds of charity when they thought there was no charity but money, as the entry on sadaqa presents ¹. As for zakat, it is prescribed with specific conditions and recipients. Sadaqa is voluntary, and its giver is rewarded for it. This topic is linked to ihsan, the entry on ihsan, since charity is one form of ihsan toward people.

The details and the disagreements are added in their related entries.