A Sadaqah Jariyah water well is one of the strongest forms of ongoing charity in Islam. 

This Ramadan, you can build a water well in your name or dedicate it to someone you love. As long as people benefit from that water, the reward continues. 

It is a clear way to establish ongoing reward while providing something every family needs: clean, safe water. 

 

 

The best form of charity is giving water.

Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (source)

What Is a Sadaqah Jariyah Water Well? 

Sadaqah Jariyah means ongoing charity. It is a deed that continues to benefit others long after it is given. 

The Prophet ﷺ taught that ongoing charity continues to bring reward even after death. 

A water well qualifies because it provides daily benefit. Water is used for drinking, cooking, washing, and hygiene. As long as the well serves the community, the reward remains active. 

This is not symbolic charity. It is continuous impact. 

 

Can I Build a Water Well in Someone’s Name? 

Yes. 

You can dedicate a water well in: 

• Your own name 

• Your parents’ names 

• A deceased loved one 

• Your family 

Each well includes a plaque displaying the chosen name. 

Many donors choose to build a water well on behalf of a parent who has passed away. It is a practical way to create ongoing reward for them. 

It is also a powerful way to establish your own Sadaqah Jariyah during Ramadan. 

How Does a Water Well Create Ongoing Reward? 

Water is used every day. 

When you donate a well: 

• Families gain access to safe water close to home. 

• Children spend less time collecting water. 

• The risk of waterborne illness decreases. 

• Communities gain stability. 

Each benefit contributes to the ongoing nature of the charity. 

As long as the well is in use, the reward continues. 

 

Where Are the Wells Built? 

Muslim Hands builds water wells in: 

• Mali 

• Niger 

• Pakistan 

• Yemen 

• Senegal 

• The Gambia 

These are communities where clean water access remains limited. 

Projects are implemented by teams on the ground working directly with local communities to ensure sustainability. 

 

Types of Sadaqah Jariyah Water Wells You Can Build 

Muslim Hands USA offers different types of water solutions based on community needs, location, and long-term sustainability. 

Each option provides clean water while establishing ongoing Sadaqah Jariyah reward. 

Tube Well 

A Tube Well is a hand-operated water pump installed deep into the ground to access safe underground water. 

Best for: 

• Rural villages 

• Smaller communities 

• Areas without existing infrastructure 

This option provides direct, reliable access to clean drinking water close to home. 

 

Dig-a-Well 

A Dig-a-Well is a deeper, more advanced well solution designed to serve larger communities. 

Best for: 

• High-need regions 

• Communities with limited water access 

• Areas requiring durable long-term infrastructure 

This type of well supports more families and provides long-lasting impact. 

 

Community Well 

A Community Well serves entire neighborhoods and villages, often benefiting hundreds of people. 

Best for: 

• Larger population areas 

• High-density communities 

• Long-term water access projects 

This is one of the most impactful forms of Sadaqah Jariyah water well projects. 

 

How to Choose the Right Water Well 

You can select the well type and country when donating, or allow Muslim Hands USA to allocate your donation based on greatest need. 

Every option: 

• Provides clean, safe water 

• Establishes ongoing reward 

• Includes a plaque with your chosen name 

• Comes with a detailed feedback report 

Build the well that aligns with your intention this Ramadan. 

Will I Receive Proof My Well Was Built? 

Yes. 

When you build a Sadaqah Jariyah water well, you receive: 

• A personalized plaque with your chosen name 

• A detailed feedback report 

• Location confirmation 

• Images of the completed project 

You see where your donation went and the community it supports. 

 

Can I Give Zakat Toward a Water Well? 

In many cases, water projects qualify under Zakat guidelines when they directly benefit eligible communities. 

If you are planning your Ramadan Zakat, a water well can fulfill that obligation while establishing ongoing reward. 

Consult a qualified scholar for specific guidance. 

 

Why Build a Sadaqah Jariyah Water Well in Ramadan? 

Ramadan is a month when believers seek deeds with lasting value. 

Building a water well during Ramadan combines: 

• Ongoing reward 

• Essential humanitarian impact 

• A clear legacy 

• A practical benefit to families in need 

It aligns intention with action. 

 

Start Your Sadaqah Jariyah This Ramadan 

A water well provides daily benefit to families and establishes ongoing reward for you or someone you love. 

This Ramadan, build a Sadaqah Jariyah water well and create an impact that continues long after the month ends. 

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