What Are the Best Ways to Give Sadaqah Jariyah?

Sadaqah Jariyah is one of the most powerful acts of charity in Islam. It is a continuous charity that offers Muslims many rewards in this lifetime and the Hereafter.

It can benefit the giver and their loved ones for as long as their act of giving benefits others. This type of charity can transform and save countless lives in vulnerable communities. 

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:

“When a man dies, his acts come to an end, but three, recurring charity, or knowledge (by which people) benefit, or a pious son, who prays for him (for the deceased).” – Sahih Muslim: 1631 

At Muslim Aid, we have an ongoing Sadaqah Jariyah project that can continuously help those in need for years to come. Your donation can change and save lives, even in the smallest yet most powerful way. 

Just £75 can give a sewing machine to a widow to help her feed and look after her family with a sustainable income. Donate to our project today and gain powerful rewards in this life and the next.

What is Sadaqah Jariyah? 

Sadaqah Jariyah is a type of charity in Islam that has ongoing benefits. This means it is a continuous act that keeps on giving to those in need.

Giving Sadaqah Jariyah helps multiple people throughout many generations, even after a believer has passed. It’s one of the most rewarding acts of worship a Muslim can do because it brings them immense rewards in this lifetime and the next.

Who Can Receive Sadaqah Jariyah? 

Sadaqah Jariyah can be given to any needy person. There are no specific rules on who can receive this charity, unlike other forms of giving in Islam.

As it’s an ongoing charity, Muslims must give to a cause that will continuously help those less fortunate. This even includes people who aren’t Muslim, but who are in need. 

Sadaqah Jariyah can be used to benefit anybody, no matter their ethnicity, location or religion. We use your donations to help the most vulnerable communities across the world, providing widows and families with necessities to survive.

The Benefits of Sadaqah Jariyah 

Sadaqah Jariyah is a lasting gift that continues to support those in need long after it is given. Because its impact continues over time, it brings Muslims ongoing rewards and blessings for themselves and their families.

This idea is reinforced in the Quran, where Allah (SWT) describes charity as “a grain of corn which grows seven ears, and each ear has a hundred grains” [Quran, 2:261]. This shows one act can multiply into countless benefits. 

Building on this, the key benefits of Sadaqah Jariyah can be seen across both spiritual and practical areas of life: 

• Continuous Rewards After Death: Sadaqah Jariyah keeps generating reward long after a person’s life ends. Each time someone benefits from the act, the giver gains blessings without any further effort.
• Long-Term Community Impact: Projects such as wells, clinics, or schools support families for many years. These contributions strengthen daily life in vulnerable areas and create lasting stability. 
• Spiritual Comfort and Protection: Ongoing charity brings calm, gratitude, and a sense of purpose to the giver. It is also known to shield a person from hardship and bring ease in difficult moments. 
• Growth Through Beneficial Knowledge: Funding education or sharing useful guidance helps people learn and apply skills throughout their lives. Every time that knowledge spreads, the giver receives continued reward. 
• Sustainable Support for Future Generations: Acts like planting trees or providing livelihood tools help communities stay resilient long term. These efforts continue to assist families across generations while building ongoing reward for the donor. 

The Best Ways You Can Give Sadaqah Jariyah 

There are many ways for believers to give Sadaqah Jariyah. However, it’s important to choose ways that will help those in desperate need the most. 

1. Sponsoring an Orphan or Child

   Helping to educate and protect children and orphans to help them grow is a highly rewarded act and is Sunnah.

   • Examples: Giving to our causes that build a school, give supplies to children to learn or that pay school fees for orphans.
   • Impact: You can earn huge rewards every time a child learns new knowledge and skills.

2. Building a Mosque, Hospital, School or Home

   Assisting with the construction of a Mosque – whether that be through a donation or helping to build one – is one of the best examples of Sadaqah Jariyah.

   • Examples: Donating to any of our causes that build Mosques in underdeveloped places. You can also donate to help build hospitals, schools and homes for those facing hardship.
   • Impact: These continue to benefit those in need for years, providing education, healthcare, and shelter — giving you rewards as long as these places help people.

3. Installing a Water Well/Pump

   Across the world, many people don’t have access to safe, clean drinking water. Many walk miles for dirty, harmful water which causes diseases.

   • Examples: Funding our installation of a hand pump, well, water filtration system or borehole in a needy village.
   • Impact: This Sadaqah Jariyah brings safe water to communities, saves lives and earns rewards every time someone drinks from it.

4. Give Copies of the Quran

   Giving copies of the Quran spreads knowledge of Islam far and wide and helps the message of Allah (SWT) reach more people.

   • Examples: Giving copies of the Quran, handing out Dua books, and funding Islamic educational materials.
   • Impact: Muslims earn continuous rewards every time someone reads or learns from these materials.

5. Share the Message of Islam

   Spreading knowledge and awareness of Islam is a highly virtuous act and the duty of every believer.

   • Examples: Sharing Islamic knowledge, sponsoring Islamic classes, and supporting online learning platforms.
   • Impact: You earn rewards every time someone learns or passes on knowledge. Donating to our educational appeals brings continuous rewards.

6. Plant a Tree

   Planting a tree is a powerful act that benefits people, the environment and provides long-lasting Sadaqah Jariyah.

   • Examples: Planting one tree at home, several in the community, or donating/volunteering to plant trees in vulnerable areas.
   • Impact: Planting trees is an easy way to help people and the planet. Every time someone rests for some shade under them, animals and humans eat fruits from them or even if a bird nests in a tree, Muslims will earn rewards for as long as that tree lives. 

   These methods may be difficult for you to do on your own, which is why we have a dedicated Sadaqah Jariyah project for you to donate to. Our team uses your donations to help the needy in the best ways possible, ensuring your money makes a real difference. 

   We take our aid worldwide to vulnerable areas that are facing war, famine and other hardships to provide them with life-saving necessities that impact their lives and many generations afterwards.

   With your money, Muslim Aid can fulfil many incredible ways for you to give Sadaqah Jariyah and receive powerful blessings. 

   Can You Give Sadaqah Jariyah on Behalf of Someone Else? 

   Giving Sadaqah Jariyah can be done on behalf of yourself or someone else. You can give this type of charity on behalf of a relative, child, friend or even someone who has passed away. 

   At Muslim Aid, we make it easy for you to give Sadaqah Jariyah on behalf of someone else, allowing you to put your donation in their name or dedicate it to someone who has passed.

   Donating Sadaqah Jariyah on behalf of someone who’s passed is a very powerful tradition in Islam. It’s a way to benefit that person directly without taking your rewards away.

   Doing this act of charity for the deceased is a great way to honour their life and memory, allowing them to live on through aiding the poor. Sadaqah Jariyah is one of the greatest things you can do for someone you love, and they can earn immense rewards from it! 

   What’s the Most Effective Way to Give Sadaqah Jariyah? 

   The best way to give Sadaqah Jariyah is by donating to charitable causes that benefit the poor for years to come, even after you’ve passed.

   At Muslim Aid, we have many appeals that can have ongoing benefits to those in desperate need. You can donate to provide a sewing machine to give a widow income, sponsor livestock to support a family’s livelihood, fund a life-saving water hand pump for clean water to a community and build a safe, warm home for a flood-affected family in Pakistan. 

   Donate Sadaqah Jariyah today to Muslim Aid to bring essential aid to vulnerable communities and transform lives. Your generosity can become a force for positive change that touches countless lives!