Sadaqah Jariyah for Parents 

Sadaqah Jariyah for Parents Hadith

“A man told the Prophet (saw) that his mother died a sudden death and did not have a chance to leave a legacy in her will, and that were she able to speak, she would want to donate to charity.

He then asked if the reward of charity on behalf of his deceased mother would reach her, to which the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) replied, “Yes.” [Muslim]

Whether a person is living or deceased, you can still make Sadaqah on their behalf. Your loved ones will receive rewards both in the afterlife and in the grave for their good deeds while they live.

The Virtue of Sadaqah on Behalf of Parents

Allah told us in the Quran how important to give Sadaqah to people in need and also told us that the most important Sadaqah is Sadaqah Jariyah.

Our beloved Prophet (SAW) told us:

“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)” [Muslim].

Giving Sadaqah on behalf of parents or someone else’s virtue’s benefit will go to you and the one you gave Sadaqah on behalf.

Sadaqah Jariyah for Parents Hadith

The best Sadaqah you can do to someone or offer to someone is Sadaqah Jariyah.

Sadaqah Jariyah is a lasting Sadaqah that stays for a long time.

The best form is Sadaqah Jariyah is giving water.

The Prophet (SAW) said: “The best charity is giving water to drink,” so giving water is a great charitable act that brings us closer to Allah (SWT).

There are many ways to give Sadaqah on behalf of parents, like building a water well.

Water Well Sadaqah Jariyah

Water is the most important thing in the world; it is necessary for everyone, but some people live without it. Building a water well is the best Sadaqah Jariyah because you provide clean water to people who need it.

Building School

Building schools is a Sadaqah Jariyah because you are assisting children to gain helpful info, memorize the Qur’an, or understand the Qur’an language through supporting Islamic education. You will obtain a replica of this prize each time the command is carried out or the learner recites the Qur’an using the knowledge they have learned.

Building Mosque

Islam places a mosque at the center of every neighborhood. Mosques are the center of our society and a tangible representation of Islam; Masjids are as old as Islam itself. Establishing a place of worship for Muslims everywhere was a component of the Prophet Muhammad’s (SAW) intention. He even contributed to the construction of Medina’s first mosque as a result.

Donate Water Coolers to Mosques and Schools

Donating water for schools and Mosques is not enough, especially in hot and severe weather.

Water coolers are important for children in schools and people who are making prayers in Mosques.

Sponsoring Students, Orphans, or Quran Hafiz

One of the best types of Sadaqah Jariyah is to support a Hafiz student. The donor can receive Allah’s blessings if the donor is alive. If the donor had taught others before passing away, his students would carry on the benefits.

Other Charity on behalf of Parents

There are many other types of Sadaqah to perform on behalf of your parents, like:

Hajj and Umrah

Umrah and Hajj could be done on behalf of one of your parents each time, but if you want to do it on behalf of someone else, you have to do it for yourself first.

Perform Udhiyah

When a sacrifice is made on behalf of parents, such as when a man makes a sacrifice for himself and the other family members and includes both the living and the dead in his intentions. The Prophet (SAW) offered the sacrifice on behalf of himself and his family members, some of whom had previously died, and that is the foundation for that.

Feeding the poor and needy people

You can share the reward with someone by giving charity on their behalf, whether they are alive or have passed away.

Sadaqah Jariyah for Deceased

“When a person dies, all their deeds end except three: a continuing charity, beneficial knowledge, and a child who prays for them.”

Rights of Parents After Death in Islam

The Holy Quran has stated that children are not permitted to offend their parents and that it is essential to uphold their rights entirely, whether living or dead.

“Our duties towards our parents, as we learn from the sources, do not cease with their death; rather, they continue as long as we live. In a report cited by Imam al-Bukhari in his famous work al-Adab al-Mufrad, we read, “A man approached the Prophet asking, “Is there anything I must do in terms of kindness towards my parents after their death?” The Prophet replied, “Yes, there are four things for you to do: Praying and asking forgiveness of Allah on their behalf, fulfilling their promises, respecting their friends, and fostering their ties of kinship….”

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