Last updated: 14 October 2026 | Written for Eid ul Adha 2027
Qurbani Easy Editorial Team • Advised by our panel of Islamic scholars
Quick Answer: Sahih al-Bukhari 1902 reports that the Prophet (ﷺ) was the most generous of people and was more generous in Ramadan. The Shafi’i answer we opened says voluntary charity is recommended at all times, especially in Ramadan. Fitrana is a separate, enjoined payment. We did not open a source for particular days or nights.
Many people give more in Ramadan. This guide sets out what the sources we opened say, and keeps Fitrana and voluntary Sadaqah apart.
The Prophet’s example
The Prophet (ﷺ) was the most generous amongst the people, and he used to be more so in the month of Ramadan when Gabriel visited him, and Gabriel used to meet him on every night of Ramadan till the end of the month. The Prophet (ﷺ) used to recite the Holy Qur’an to Gabriel, and when Gabriel met him, he used to be more generous than a fast wind (which causes rain and welfare).
Narrated by Ibn Abbas; Sahih al-Bukhari 1902
What the fatwa source says
The Shafi’i answer from SeekersGuidance (via islamqa.org) quotes the Reliance of the Traveller: giving voluntary charity is recommended at all times, especially during Ramadan and at noble times and places. We did not open a Hanafi, Maliki or Hanbali answer on this specific point, so we do not state their wording.
Fitrana is different
Sahih al-Bukhari 1503 reports that the Prophet (ﷺ) enjoined Zakat al-Fitr, one Sa’ of dates or barley, on every Muslim and ordered that it be paid before people went out to the Eid prayer. For the difference between Fitrana, Zakat and voluntary Sadaqah, see Sadaqah, Zakat and Fitrana compared; for types of Sadaqah, see types of Sadaqah.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did the Prophet give more in Ramadan?
Ibn Abbas reported that the Prophet (ﷺ) was the most generous of people and was even more generous in Ramadan when Jibril met him, more generous than a fast wind (Sahih al-Bukhari 1902).
Is voluntary Sadaqah recommended in Ramadan?
The Shafi’i answer (SeekersGuidance, via islamqa.org), quoting the Reliance of the Traveller, says that giving voluntary charity is recommended at all times, especially during Ramadan.
Is Fitrana the same as Ramadan Sadaqah?
No. Zakat al-Fitr is an enjoined measure paid before the Eid prayer (Sahih al-Bukhari 1503), covered in Sadaqah, Zakat and Fitrana compared.
How much should I give?
The sources we opened set no amount for voluntary Sadaqah; see small daily Sadaqah.
Which nights or days of Ramadan are best for Sadaqah?
We did not open a source that names particular days or nights for Sadaqah, so we do not state one.
Related guides: small daily Sadaqah; secret or open Sadaqah.
Ready to give? You can give Sadqah online on our website.
Citation Sources
• Sahih al-Bukhari 1902 (Ibn Abbas) — the Prophet’s generosity in Ramadan; checked on sunnah.com.
• Sahih al-Bukhari 1503 (Ibn Umar) — Zakat al-Fitr; checked on sunnah.com.
• SeekersGuidance (Shafi’i), via islamqa.org — islamqa.org — voluntary charity recommended at all times, especially in Ramadan.
Madhab note: one Shafi’i answer was opened for the fatwa point; we did not find a Hanafi, Maliki or Hanbali answer on it, so we do not state their view. No Ramadan dates are given.