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On the authority of Abu Hurairah r.a. that the Messenger of Allah s.a.w. said, ‘When a person dies, his deeds come to an end except for three: Sadaqah Jariyah (a continuous charity), or knowledge from which benefit is gained, or a righteous child who prays for him’. [Muslim]

So, what is Sadaqah Jariyah?

Sadaqah Jariyah literally translates from its original Arabic as "flowing," or "running" (jariyah) "charity" (sadaqah), meaning charity that one gives in life that continues to provide charitable benefit to its designated recipients and, therefore, divine reward to its giver, after its donor passes away from this life.

In Islam, there are many acts which can lead to immeasurable reward – both today and in our Hereafter.

For example, if you were to invest in planting a tree, that tree would then go on to provide shelter for as long as it stands – meaning you shall receive an ongoing reward for as long as it stands, too.

There are numerous types of Sadaqah Jariyah but in the following hadith seven are mentioned by name:

On the authority of Abu Hurairah r.a. who said, ‘the Prophet s.a.w. said, “Indeed, the rewards of his actions and good deeds that will reach a believer after his death are: [1] knowledge which he taught and spread; [2] a righteous child whom he leaves behind; [3] a copy of the Qur’an that he leaves as a legacy; [4] or a masjid that he built; [5] or a house that he built for wayfarers; [6] a canal that he dug; [7] or charity that he gave from his wealth in his good health and life. [These deeds] will reach him after his death”’. [Ibn Majah]

The best thing is, not only our reward will be on-going but the dua' made for us upon our charity will also be accompanyiny us. Masyaallah!!

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