Sadaqah Jariyah
"Giving that outlives you - a stream of good that nourishes lives long after we are gone"What is Sadaqah Jariyah?
Sadaqah Jariyah refers to an ongoing charity that continues to benefit people and earn rewards for the donor even after their death. Unlike regular charity which provides one-time benefits, Sadaqah Jariyah creates a sustainable source of benefit for communities.
The Significance of Continuous Charity
In Islam, Sadaqah Jariyah holds a special status as it represents a means of earning continuous rewards (thawab) that flow to a believer even after they have passed away. This concept emphasizes the importance of sustainable giving and long-term impact.
Types of Sadaqah Jariyah
Knowledge Sharing
Teaching beneficial knowledge, providing educational resources, establishing schools or educational programs that continue to benefit people over time.
Water Projects
Building wells, water filtration systems, or irrigation projects that provide sustainable water sources for communities in need.
Infrastructure Development
Constructing mosques, hospitals, roads, bridges, or shelters that serve communities long-term and provide ongoing benefits.
Environmental Initiatives
Planting trees, establishing gardens, or environmental conservation projects that benefit people and ecosystems for generations.
Benefits of Sadaqah Jariyah
Continuous Rewards
The donor receives blessings for as long as people benefit from the charity, creating an ongoing source of thawab (reward).
Sustainable Impact
Creates lasting solutions rather than temporary relief, addressing root causes of poverty and need in communities.
Community Development
Builds infrastructure and systems that uplift entire communities, providing long-term benefits beyond immediate aid.
Spiritual Connection
Maintains a connection between the donor and good deeds long after their passing, creating a legacy of charity.
Quranic Verses and Hadith
Quranic Verse
"Indeed, those who give charity, men and women, and lend to Allah a goodly loan, it shall be multiplied for them, and theirs is a generous reward."
Quran 57:18
Quranic Verse
"The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like a seed which grows seven spikes; in each spike is a hundred grains. And Allah multiplies for whom He wills."
Quran 2:261
Hadith
"When a person dies, their deeds come to an end except for three: Sadaqah Jariyah, knowledge from which benefit is gained, or a righteous child who prays for them."
Sahih Muslim
Hadith
"The believer's shade on the Day of Resurrection will be his charity."
Al-Tirmidhi
Our Sadaqah Jariyah Projects
At Al-Sadaqah Jariyah, we focus on sustainable projects that continue giving for generations - Sadaqah Jariyah for all. Here are some of our ongoing initiatives:
Boreholes
Enhancing community well-being through improved water access, a vital financial anchor ensuring sustained progress.
$326.02 Funding of $100,000
Roads
Driving community growth through improved infrastructure, a key financial anchor ensuring lasting progress.
$3.21 Funding of $100,000
Food/Clothing
Meeting fundamental needs with compassion, a significant financial anchor sustaining ongoing humanitarian assistance.
$0 Funding of $100,000
How to Contribute to Sadaqah Jariyah
You can participate in Sadaqah Jariyah by:
- Donating to our ongoing Sadaqah Jariyah projects
- Initiating a new sustainable project in someone's name
- Sponsoring educational materials or infrastructure
- Contributing to water well construction
- Planting trees in deforested areas