What is Digging a Water Well as a sadaqah jariyah?

Digging a water well as a sadaqah jariyah (ongoing charity) is one of the most noble charitable acts you can offer—either in your lifetime or on behalf of a loved one who has passed away.

This project involves digging a well in a region suffering from water scarcity, providing essential access to clean water for:

• Drinking

• Cooking

• Cleaning

• Wudu (ablution) and other daily needs

The unique value of this project lies in its long-term impact—benefiting people for many years—and in the continuous reward it brings to the donor, even after death.

Water is essential to life. A single well can save an entire village from thirst and disease.

Why Choose Digging a Water Well as a Sadaqah Jariyah?

With one sincere action, you can:

• Earn continuous rewards that never stop.

• Provide clean water to dozens or even hundreds of people every day.

• Protect children from diseases caused by contaminated water.

• Enable Muslims to perform wudu and prayers easily.

• Support farming and livestock in dry regions.

How Is the Project Implemented?

1. Site Selection: A location with critical water needs is identified.

2. Soil & Depth Assessment: Specialists determine the required depth and best drilling method.

3. Drilling Process: Carried out manually or with machines, depending on the terrain.

4. Pump Installation: A hand or electric pump is added for easier water access.

5. Safety & Storage: A protective structure and clean water tank are installed.

6. Handover: The well is handed to the local community with shared access.

Common Locations for Water Wells

• Villages in Niger, Somalia, Chad, Mali

• Refugee zones in Yemen and Syria

• Rural areas in Bangladesh and Pakistan

All projects are based on local needs and technical feasibility to ensure sustainability and maximum benefit.

Islamic Virtues of Providing Water

Providing Water is Among the Best Forms of Charity

Sa’d ibn ‘Ubadah (RA) asked:

“O Messenger of Allah, my mother has died; shall I give charity on her behalf?”
He said: “Yes.”
He asked: “What is the best charity?”
The Prophet ﷺ replied: “Providing water.”
Narrated by Al-Nasa’i and authenticated by Al-Albani

Real-Life Impact: Aliema Begum’s Story

Aliema Begum, 42, lives with her husband and two children in Tertapara village, located in a flood-prone area of Madarganj Union.

Her husband, Abdul Aziz, works as a day laborer, and the family could not afford to install a water source.

“We had to fetch water from a neighbor’s house four times a day,” Aliema recalls,
“It was extremely difficult—especially during the rainy season and Ramadan.”

In 2014, a project funded by the International Waqf Fund (IWF) changed everything.

Over 200 flood-resistant tube wells were installed above flood levels to ensure uninterrupted access to clean water, even during the monsoon season. The project also included:

• Hygiene awareness sessions for 2,000 locals

• Maintenance training for 400 well caretakers

• Free access to clean water for surrounding families

Aliema now pumps water from her own well—serving not only her family but also her neighbors, as part of a shared community agreement.

Why Choose the International Waqf Fund?

Unlike one-time donations, the IWF invests your contribution and generates sustainable annual returns that are used to fund:

• Water wells

• Seasonal relief (e.g., Qurbani)

• Education, health, and emergency aid—year after year

Your support builds a perpetual impact, far beyond a single moment of help.

Conclusion

Digging a water well as a Sadaqah Jariyah is more than a donation—it’s a lifesaving investment and an eternal source of reward.

Every drop of water brings relief… and every glass drunk from your well adds light to your scale of good deeds—even after your departure from this world.

Start your Sadaqah Jariyah project today—and let the water flow with blessings.