Posted: 14 Apr, 2026
Giving Sadaqah is one of the most beautiful acts of charity in Islam - and it becomes even more meaningful when it is given on behalf of someone you love. Whether it’s for your parents, a family member, a friend, or someone who has passed away, gifting charity in their name is a powerful way to honour them and bring ongoing benefit to others.
Yes. Scholars agree that Sadaqah can be given on behalf of both the living and the deceased.
It is a way of sharing reward, expressing love, and continuing someone’s legacy of goodness.
For those who have passed away, Sadaqah becomes a source of ongoing benefit - a gift that continues long after they are gone.
One of the most meaningful forms of Sadaqah you can give on behalf of someone is clean water.
A water well is a form of Sadaqah Jariyah - ongoing charity - meaning the reward continues every time someone drinks, cooks, washes, or benefits from the water.
By building a well in someone’s name, you give:
It is a legacy that lasts for years.
If you’d like to honour someone special - living or deceased - you can build a well in their name and bring life‑changing benefit to those who need it most.
May Allah accept your charity, bless your loved ones, and bring relief to every community that benefits from your giving.
