Sadaqsa Money Box: More Than a Gift, an Educational Tool 🕌
How can we pass on the values of generosity , solidarity and sharing to our children in an increasingly materialistic world? The Sadaqsa Money Box is much more than a simple money box: it is an educational tool that transforms each coin into a life lesson.
Discover in this guide how to use the Sadaqsa Piggy Bank to educate your children about Islamic values while supporting concrete projects.
🕌 What is the Sadaqsa Money Box?
A Design Inspired by the Dome of the Rock
The Sadaqsa Money Box is a beautiful 3D printed money box in honor of the Dome of the Rock (Qubbat As-Sakhrah) of the Al-Aqsa holy site in Jerusalem.
Features
- 🖨️ High-quality 3D printing
- 🕌 Authentic design of the Dome of the Rock
- 🎨 Several colors available
- 💪 Durable and safe material
- 🎁 Gift wrapping available
A Triple Mission
The Sadaqsa piggy bank was created with 3 objectives :
- 💧 Fund educational projects with Smile Younited
- 🌱 Transmitting values of solidarity and sharing
- 💡 Create a daily reminder to give and invoke
📚 Why is Sadaqsa important in Islam?
The Merits of Sadaqsa
"Sadaqsa extinguishes sins like water extinguishes fire."
— Reported by At-Tirmidhi 2616
"Protect yourself from fire, even with just half a date."
— Reported by Al-Bukhari 1417
The Benefits of Sadaqsa
- 🌟 Erases sins
- 💚 Purifies possessions
- 🛡️ Protects against trials
- 🤲 Increases the barakah
- ❤️ Develop compassion
- 🌱 Investment for the afterlife
The Sadaqsa Jariya (Continues)
"When a human being dies, their deeds cease except for three: ongoing charity, knowledge from which one benefits, or a pious child who prays for them."
— Reported by Muslim 1631
By funding educational projects, the Sadaqsa Piggy Bank makes it possible to create continuous sadaqas .
👨👩👧👦 How to Use the Sadaqsa Money Box with Your Children?
Ages 3-6: Introduction to Generosity
Adapted Activities
1. The Daily Ritual
- 🪙 Give a coin every night before bedtime
- 🤲 Perform a small invocation together
- 💬 Simply put: "This coin will help other children"
2. The Good Deeds Game
- ⭐ Every good deed = 1 coin in the piggy bank
- 📋 Good deed chart (sharing, helping, tidying up)
- 🎉 Celebrate when the piggy bank is full
3. Bedtime Stories
- 📖 Telling stories of generous companions
- 🕌 Talking about Al-Aqsa in a simple way
- 💚 Associate the piggy bank with positive emotions
Ages 7-12: Understanding and Taking Action
Educational Activities
1. The Monthly Project
- 🎯 Set a goal (e.g., €20 per month)
- 📊 Track the progress together
- 💰 Calculate how much more you need to save
- 🎁 Empty the piggy bank together and give
2. Shared Pocket Money
- 💵 Divide pocket money into 3 parts: spend, save, give
- 🪙 10-20% goes into the Sadaqsa Piggy Bank
- 📚 Explain the concept of sharing
3. Research and Discussion
- 🕌 Learn together about Al-Aqsa
- 🌍 Discover the funded projects
- 💬 Discussing poverty and solidarity
- 📖 Read hadiths about sadaqsa
Age 13+: Autonomy and Commitment
Accountability
1. Autonomous Management
- 💼 The teenager manages his own piggy bank
- 📱 He searches for the associations himself
- ✅ Decides where to donate (with your approval)
2. Personal Projects
- 🎯 Create a fundraising project (family, friends)
- 📊 Keep a sadaqas journal
- 🌟 Calculate the impact of your donations
3. Community Engagement
- 🕌 Participate in mosque collections
- 👥 Organize charity events
- 📱 Raising awareness on social media
🎯 Practical Activities by Season
Ramadan 🌙
- 🪙 Daily challenge : 1 item per fasting day
- 📅 Ramadan Calendar : Check off each day of donation
- 🎁 Eid Goal : Empty the piggy bank for Eid al-Fitr
- 👨👩👧👦 Family competition : Who fills their piggy bank first?
Eid al-Adha 🐑
- 💰 Saving for the sacrifice : Contributing financially
- 🌍 International Sharing : Giving to those in need
- 📚 Learn the story of Ibrahim and Ishmael
School Holidays ☀️
- 🎨 Decorate the piggy bank (stickers, paint)
- 📖 Read books about generosity
- 🎥 Watch videos about the funded projects
- ✍️ Write a letter to the beneficiaries
Birthday 🎂
- 🎁 Donation instead of a gift : Ask guests to contribute
- 🪙 Sharing the cake : 1 slice = 1 coin in the piggy bank
- 📸 Souvenir photo with the full piggy bank
💡 Educational Tips for Parents
1. Making Giving Concrete
- 📊 Demonstrate the impact : "With €10, you can buy 5 notebooks"
- 📸 Photos and videos of the funded projects
- 💬 Testimonials from beneficiaries
- 🎯 Measurable objectives : "We will help 3 children go to school"
2. Create Positive Rituals
- 🕐 Fixed time : Every Friday evening, for example
- 🤲 Special supplication : "O Allah, accept our sadaqsa"
- 🎵 Song or nursery rhyme about generosity
- 📖 Inspiring story after every donation
3. Value Without Ostentation
- ✅ Praise the intention and effort
- ❌ Avoid boasting in front of others
- 🤫 Teaching discretion in sadaqsa
- 💚 Emphasize the reward from Allah
"If you give alms openly, that is good; but if you hide them and give them to the poor, that is better for you."
— Surah Al-Baqarah (2:271)
4. Adapt to Each Child
- 👶 Small children : Games, colors, instant rewards
- 👧 Resources : Objectives, calculations, projects
- 👨 Great : Autonomy, research, commitment
🌍 The Concrete Impact of the Sadaqsa Piggy Bank
Partnership with Smile Younited
Part of the profits from each Sadaqsa Piggy Bank funds educational projects through the Smile Younited association:
- 📚 School supplies for underprivileged children
- 🏫 Building schools in rural areas
- 👨🏫 Teacher training
- 💻 Computer equipment for education
Examples of Impact
| Amount Collected | Real Impact |
|---|---|
| €10 | 5 notebooks + 5 pens |
| €25 | 1 complete schoolbag |
| 50 € | Supplies for 1 child/year |
| €100 | 1 school office |
| €500 | Equipment of a class |
🎁 The Sadaqsa Money Box as a Gift
Ideal Occasions
- 🎂 Birthday : An educational and sustainable gift
- 🌙 Eid : An alternative to disposable toys
- 📚 Back to school : Encouraging good habits
- 🎓 Success : Reward with a value
- 👶 Birth : First Islamic gift
Why is it a unique gift?
- ✅ Educational : Teaches values
- ✅ Durable : Usable for years
- ✅ Beautiful : Decorates the room
- ✅ Useful : Tangible impact
- ✅ Symbolic : Link with Al-Aqsa
🌟 Conclusion: Invest in Your Children's Education
The Sadaqsa Money Box is much more than a decorative object: it is an educational tool that transforms each room into a life lesson.
By using it with your children, you will:
- 💚 Transmit authentic Islamic values
- 🌱 Develop their generosity from a young age
- 🌍 Raise their awareness of the realities of the world
- 🤲 Create lifelong habits of sadaqsa
- 📚 Fund the education of disadvantaged children
- 🕌 Connect them to Al-Aqsa and Palestine
May Allah accept your charity and make your children benefactors. May He guide them towards generosity and compassion. Amen. 🤲
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