Sadaqah Jariyah That Flows
"When a person dies, their deeds come to an end except three: Sadaqah Jariyah, knowledge that benefits, or a righteous child who prays for them."
Sahih Muslim
The Best Charity Is Water
When Sa'd ibn Ubadah (RA) asked the Prophet ﷺ which charity is best, he answered: "Providing water." (Abu Dawud). A single solar water system serves a community for 20+ years. Every sip, every wudu, every watered field continues your reward.
Reward that continues
20+ years of service means decades of ongoing reward, insha'Allah, long after the gift is given.
In a loved one's name
Dedicate the well to a parent or relative, living or deceased, with a plaque on the system itself.
Proof it's flowing
GPS, liters served and water quality reported every two hours. Watch your Sadaqah at work, live.
Ways to Give
Zakat instead? Calculate your Zakat and give it as water
Sadaqah Jariyah Questions
Is a water well Sadaqah Jariyah?
Yes. The Prophet ﷺ said that when a person dies, their deeds end except three, and one is ongoing charity (Sadaqah Jariyah). A water system that serves a community for 20+ years keeps generating reward every time someone drinks, washes for prayer, or waters their crops.
Why is giving water considered the best charity?
When Sa'd ibn Ubadah (RA) asked the Prophet ﷺ which charity is best, he replied: "Providing water." (Abu Dawud). Water sustains every act of daily life and worship, which is why it is among the most beloved forms of ongoing charity.
Can I give a water well on behalf of a deceased loved one?
Yes. Sadaqah Jariyah on behalf of a deceased parent or relative is an established practice, and donations of $249 or more qualify for a dedication plaque bearing their name on the water system itself.
Is my water donation Zakat-eligible?
Water projects serving communities in poverty can qualify for Zakat. Use our Zakat calculator to work out what you owe, and choose the Zakat option at checkout so your gift is allocated accordingly.
How quickly will my Sadaqah reach people?
Our solar-powered OASIS systems are pre-built and deploy within 12 weeks of funding, and faster in emergencies. Your reward starts flowing when the water does, and you can track it live with GPS and telemetry.