Sadaqah Jariyah is arguably one of the most rewarding forms of charity in Islam. In this article, we share more about this form of charitable giving, its benefits, and how it can be given and accepted by Muslim charities.
Sadaqah Jariyah is a gift that provides ongoing rewards to the donor and the beneficiary for generations to come. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about this type of charity, how it can be given, and how Islamic organizations can collect it both online and in person.
We also answer some frequently asked questions on the topic.
Let’s get started!
Sadaqah Jariyah is a form of ongoing charity in Islam that continues to benefit the donor and recipient even after the donor has passed away.
As one of the most significant deeds a Muslim can do, this giving provides countless blessings and divine rewards to the recipient and donor in this life and the next.
While both are forms of voluntary charity in Islam, sadaqah and Sadaqah Jariyah are different.
Sadaqah is a form of voluntary charity that is short term and typically provides immediate benefit or relief to the recipient.
On the other hand, Sadaqah Jariyah is considered the best form of charity in Islam as it provides long-term benefits and rewards to the giver and receiver. It often also has a positive impact on communities and future generations.
For example, an act of sadaqah would be donating clothing to an orphan in need. An act of Sadaqah Jariyah would sponsoring an orphan’s education, contributing towards his or her lifelong potential.
As a gift of hope from Allah, Sadaqah Jariyah provides many benefits to those who give it and receive it. Let’s take a look at five benefits of giving a Sadaqah Jariyah donation:
Here are some examples of Sadaqah Jariyah that provide lasting benefits for the ummah and the donor.
Everyone has the right to safe, clean drinking water, but four billion people are affected by the global water crisis. Contributing towards the construction of a water well will supply the ummah with access to safe drinking water and a means of sanitation and improved hygiene.
Donate your Sadaqah Jariyah to an Islamic organization or campaign that aims to provide this basic human right to those in need in the form of water wells and hand pumps.
Education is a powerful tool that benefits the donor and recipient, as well as the generations of those that will follow. Many education nonprofits focus on ensuring children have access to a quality education.
Muslims are also responsible for spreading the correct knowledge and awareness of Islam. Teaching someone how to recite the Quran, donating religious materials, or sharing an Islamic fact are all highly rewarded actions.
Give Sadaqah Jariyah by sponsoring an orphan or an underprivileged individual with an education or sharing knowledge of Islam in your community. This will allow you to reap the ongoing rewards of providing someone with the tools to thrive in an ever-changing world or allow them to practice Islam faithfully.
Giving Sadaqah Jariyah by contributing towards the construction of a mosque, Islamic school, or hospital provides significant rewards. All three buildings provide continuous benefits and much-needed services to communities at large.
You will be blessed for every prayer recited, every new skill learned, and every person who is medically treated.
Donate your Sadaqah Jariyah to a trustworthy Muslim charity that directs funding toward the construction of these buildings.
By planting a fruit tree, you help reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change. Fruit trees are an ideal choice of tree as they also provide food and a means of income for the ummah who choose to sell it for profit.
The reward for fruit tree planting is significant – you will be blessed every time someone eats or sells fruit from your donated tree.
Unlike obligatory forms of charity like zakat, Sadaqah Jariyah can be donated at any time of the year and given as many times as possible. This ongoing charity is often given in memory of a lost loved one.
However, many Muslims choose to give Sadaqah Jariyah during special times of year when blessings are multiplied for charitable giving. Ramadan, the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah, and Eid al-Fitr are some examples of special occasions to give Sadaqah Jariyah.
It’s also good to give this form of charity during times of hardship and increased wealth or blessings.
Finally, Fridays are a good day to give sadaqah jariyah as they are blessed days in Islam.
Make it easy for the ummah to give Sadaqah Jariyah to your organization. Let’s take a look at how you can accept this highly rewarded form of charity easily.
Donation forms are a simple yet highly effective way to collect charitable contributions online. Be sure to add a designation for Sadaqah Jariyah so the ummah can indicate the purpose of their donation.
An intuitive fundraising platform should allow you to add multiple giving intervals, including recurring donation intervals like daily, weekly, or monthly. You should also include a custom donation amount option in case donors want to give even more!
Add your Islamic fundraising message and attractive images or video to your donation page to encourage the ummah to donate to your campaign.
See how this organization is using a Donorbox donation page to collect donations that will fund water wells and hand pumps for the ummah.
Create a Donation Form on Donorbox
Donation kiosks allow you to collect cashless donations swiftly at your masjid, fundraising events, and beyond. Donation kiosks like Donorbox Live™ Kiosk enable the ummah to give faithfully via credit/debit cards, smartphones, and even smartwatches.
All you need to set up a donation kiosk is a tablet and card reader, and a Donorbox Live™ campaign. Alternatively, collect in-person donations using your Android smartphone with the Tap to Pay feature – no card reader needed (coming soon to iOS).
This way, you can accept cashless transactions securely during Friday prayers, in-person gatherings like iftar events during Ramadan, and beyond.
Watch this short video to see how the Islamic Center of Passaic County used Live Kiosk to raise over $40,000.
Peer-to-peer fundraising places the power in the hands of the ummah, allowing your biggest supporters to fundraise on your behalf.
Peer-to-peer campaigns hosted on fundraising platforms like Donorbox let you share your cause with people you may not otherwise have reached – maximizing your potential for donations! Keep supporters in the loop by sharing regular updates on your campaign page to ensure transparency and donor trust.
Take a look at this peer-to-peer campaign hosted on Donorbox. By donating Sadaqah Jariyah to this campaign, the ummah can contribute to the ongoing supply of water, education, and other forms of ongoing relief.
Set Up a Peer-to-Peer Campaign
Leverage the power of the ummah by creating a crowdfunding campaign to collect Sadaqah Jariyah with the help of supporters.
Through a brand-aligned crowdfunding campaign page hosted on Donorbox, you can spotlight your cause effectively using compelling text, images and video, and a goal meter to encourage charitable giving. Supporters can then share your campaign on their social media channels, boosting your outreach.
The ummah can subscribe to receive regular updates on your progress and goals, amping up the momentum of your campaign. And all that important donor information gets collected and stored in your Donorbox account for future outreach!
Here’s an example of a crowdfunding campaign collecting donations toward the construction of a Muslim center:
Sadaqah Jariyah delivers countless blessings and rewards for both the donor and the beneficiary. That’s why it’s considered the best form of charitable giving in Islam.
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The direct translation of Sadaqah Jariyah from Arabic to English is “flowing charity.” This symbolizes the significance of the ongoing benefits and spiritual rewards this form of charity provides the donor and the recipient, in this life and the next.
No, zakat cannot be used for Sadaqah Jariyah. Zakat is an obligatory form of charity for those who can give it, while Sadaqah Jariyah is a voluntary type of charity. Zakat is also limited to certain groups. However, both forms of charity have a shared mission in that they serve to benefit others.
Both forms of charity are voluntary. However, sadaqah is a once-off donation that often provides immediate relief, whilst Sadaqah Jariyah provides ongoing benefits and rewards for the donor and beneficiaries.
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Jamy-Lee Holt