Sadaqah Jariyah means ongoing charity, a form of giving that can benefit people over time, allowing donors to also receive its reward even in the hereafter. Unlike an ordinary one-off donation made to provide short term relief, Sadaqah Jariyah creates a lasting change for families and communities.
Sadaqah Jariyah is a type of charity that includes donating to projects and initiatives that bring a long-term benefit to vulnerable communities. This can be in a form of donating to build a mosque, supporting an education, providing clean water, or helping provide a facility that can serve people for years to come.
It has been narrated that the Messenger of Allah has said:
“When a person dies, his deeds come to an end except for three: Sadaqah Jariyah, knowledge from which benefit is gained, or a righteous child who prays for him.” [Muslim]
Islam teaches the believers of their responsibility to care for others especially those in need, making it not only a social responsibility but a spiritual act that brings one closer to Allah.
“The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like a seed that grows seven ears; in every ear is a hundred grains.” [Quran 2:261]
A single act of kindness can multiply many times over in reward. In this aspect, Sadaqah Jariyah becomes especially powerful as its impact continues for years, meaning that every time someone benefits from your donation, your reward for it continues to grow.
Sadaqah Jariyah is more than a simple donation. It is an opportunity to change the lives of others. Acts of Sadaqah Jariyah can vary. When you support UKIM’s projects such as providing clean water to a community, educating a child who can’t afford to attend school, or building a mosque for those that have no sanctuary and clean space to pray, you are continuing to serve people every single day.
Through a single community well project with UKIM, you are helping families access clean and safe drinking water, and through your donation to build a school you are aiding to educate a generation of children.
These long term benefits are what makes Sadaqah Jariyah so special. Every time someone is to benefit from the project you supported, you continue to receive its reward, and through any small contribution made, you are helping make a great change to someone’s life. What may begin as a simple act of kindness from you can become a great source of blessings to the lives of others.
Across the world, many families and communities are struggling with poverty. Through your Sadaqah Jariyah, you can help provide long term solutions that can support communities for years to come.
Your generosity can educate a child, support an orphan through UKIM, or even provide clean water to a community. Every donation will contribute towards a lasting change for those in need, and an ongoing reward for yourself. Through giving Sadaqah Jariyah you are not just helping those in need today, but transforming the lives of many even in the future to come.
Help remove the hardship of those in need, and earn the continuous reward of your good deed in this life and in the hereafter.
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“Charity does not decrease wealth.” [Muslim]
Sadaqah is a voluntary charity given to help others, from donating money to supporting those in need. Sadaqah Jariyah on the other hand is a type of charity that continues to benefit others over time. Whilst giving a food parcel can help the one facing hunger in that moment in time, a project to build a school, or supporting an orphan can provide lasting benefit to a community and those in need.
Yes, many Muslims choose to give Sadaqah Jariyah on behalf of a loved ones, or Sadaqah Jariyah for the deceased. Donating in someone’s name is a gesture to honour them, allowing them to benefit from the reward that will help those in need.
No, unlike Zakat, Sadaqah Jariyah is a voluntary act of charity and not obligatory upon a believer.
You can contribute to a Sadaqah Jariyah project through a trusted charity such as UK Islamic Mission. Your donation will be used to support a project that can bring a lasting impact to a vulnerable community around the world.
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