Top 7 Questions About Sadaqah Jariyah
Sadaqah Jariyah is one of the most powerful ways to give, and it can continue benefiting others long after you give. At Muslim Hands USA, your Sadaqah Jariyah funds life-changing projects that create lasting impact in communities, from clean water wells to orphan care and healthcare.
At Muslim Hands USA, your Sadaqah Jariyah funds life-changing projects that create lasting impact in communities, from clean water wells to orphan care and healthcare. These projects keep rewarding you every day, even after you pass away.
- What Is Sadaqah Jariyah in Islam?
Sadaqah Jariyah is an ongoing charity, an act of giving that provides continuous benefits to people and long- lasting rewards for the giver even after death.
The Prophet ﷺ said:
"When a person dies, their deeds come to an end except three: ongoing charity, beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who prays for them."
(Muslim)
With Muslim Hands USA your Sadaqah Jariyah becomes a project that serves communities for years, such as water wells, schools, and health clinics.
- What Are Some Examples of Sadaqah Jariyah Projects?
Muslim Hands USA delivers projects that keep giving:
- Clean Water Wells: Tube Wells, Dig-a-Wells, and Community Wells in Mali, Niger, and Pakistan
- Orphan Sponsorship: Long-term care, food, education, and healthcare through Orphan Sponsorship
- Education Projects: Schools, meals, and supplies
- Healthcare: Clinics, cataract surgeries, and mobile health units
- Livelihood Programs: Skills training, farming, and small business support
Choose a Sadaqah Jariyah project today and change lives for years to come.
- Can I Give Sadaqah Jariyah for Someone Who Has Passed Away?
Yes. You can give Sadaqah Jariyah on behalf of a loved one to benefit their soul and bring them ongoing reward. Many donors choose to build a well, sponsor an orphan, or fund a school in memory of a family member.
Example: A donor funded a tube well in Pakistan in memory of their mother. Today, dozens of families drink from it daily and her reward continues.
- Is Building a Water Well Sadaqah Jariyah?
Yes. Water projects are one of the most impactful forms of Sadaqah Jariyah. The Prophet ﷺ said: “The best form of charity is giving water to drink.” (Ibn Majah)
With Muslim Hands USA, you can:
- Build a Tube Well for $310
- Build a Dig-a-Well for $950
- Build a Community Well for $4,000
Each well is built to last and maintained by the local community for sustainable access.
- What’s the Difference Between Sadaqah and Sadaqah Jariyah?
Sadaqah is voluntary charity given at any time for any cause. It brings immediate benefit, such as feeding a hungry family.
Sadaqah Jariyah is ongoing charity, a project that continues benefiting people long-term, such as a water well or school.
For a full guide, read: The difference between Sadaqah and Sadaqah Jariyah
- What Are the Rewards of Sadaqah Jariyah in Islam?
The rewards are ongoing and multiply over time. Every prayer made in a mosque you helped build, every glass of water from your well, and every lesson taught in your funded school counts toward your good deeds, even after you leave this world.
- How Can I Give Sadaqah Jariyah Through Muslim Hands USA?
You can give online through our secure donation page. Choose your project: water, orphan care, education, healthcare, or livelihood, and we will implement it on the ground with our trusted teams.
Our donors receive updates and photos where possible, showing the real impact of their giving.
Start your Sadaqah Jariyah today and watch your impact grow for generations.
Why Choose Muslim Hands USA for Sadaqah Jariyah?
- Direct delivery – We work in the communities we serve
- Transparency – You see where your donation goes
- Diverse projects – From urgent water needs to long-term education programs
When you give with Muslim Hands USA, you are building a legacy that lives on for generations.
Your Sadaqah Jariyah can change lives today, tomorrow, and for years to come. Donate now →
