Sadaqah Jariyah Tracker, Track Your Ongoing Charity
Track your Sadaqah Jariyah (ongoing charity) projects. Log donations to wells, orphans, mosques, education, and more. All data stored locally in your browser, private and secure.
Sadaqah Jariyah is ongoing charity whose reward continues after death, such as building a well, planting a tree, printing Qurans, or teaching knowledge. The Prophet (pbuh) said three deeds continue to benefit a person after death: sadaqah jariyah, beneficial knowledge, and a righteous child who prays for them.
Track your recurring charities and their compounded impact below.
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What Makes Charity "Jariyah" (Ongoing)
The Arabic word "jariyah" (جارية) comes from the root ja-ra-ya, meaning "to flow", like a river. Sadaqah Jariyah is charity that flows: it doesn't stop when you give it. It keeps producing benefit, and you keep accumulating reward, even when you're sleeping. Even after you've died.
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ explained this concept with remarkable clarity: "When a person dies, their deeds come to an end except for three: Sadaqah Jariyah, knowledge which is beneficial, or a virtuous descendant who prays for them" (Muslim 1631). Notice the logic, all three create ongoing ripple effects. A well keeps giving water. Knowledge keeps being taught. A righteous child keeps making dua.
Regular charity is like tossing a stone into water: one splash, then it's done. Sadaqah Jariyah is like planting a tree by a river, it grows, produces fruit season after season, provides shade for decades, and its seeds grow into new trees. One act, compounding returns.
Sadaqah Jariyah Ideas, By Impact & Cost
| Type | Typical Cost | People Served | Duration of Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧 Water well (deep bore) | £3,000-8,000 | 500-2,000 people | 15-25 years |
| 💧 Water hand pump | £500-1,500 | 200-500 people | 8-15 years |
| 📚 Orphan education (1 year) | £600-1,200/year | 1 child + family | Lifetime (education compounds) |
| 🕌 Mosque contribution | Any amount | Entire community | Decades to centuries |
| 🌳 Fruit tree planting | £5-20 per tree | Community | 20-50+ years per tree |
| 🏥 Medical equipment | £100-10,000+ | Hundreds to thousands | 5-15 years |
| 📖 Quran distribution | £3-10 per copy | Multiple readers per copy | Decades |
| 🎓 Teaching a skill | Free (your time) | Chain of learners | Generations |
Costs are approximate based on major UK and international Islamic charities (2025-2026). Prices vary by region and project scope. Always verify with your chosen charity.
Giving on Behalf of the Deceased
One of the most beautiful aspects of Sadaqah Jariyah is that you can give on behalf of someone who has passed away, and the reward reaches them in the grave. This isn't speculation; it's established in authentic hadith.
"Sa'd asked the Prophet ﷺ: 'My mother died suddenly. I think that if she had lived she would have given charity. Will she be rewarded if I give on her behalf?' The Prophet ﷺ said: 'Yes.'"
Bukhari 2760
You can give charity on behalf of ANY deceased relative or friend.
"A man said: 'O Messenger of Allah, my mother died and she did not make a will. I think that if she could have spoken she would have given charity. Will she have the reward if I give on her behalf?' He ﷺ said: 'Yes.'"
Muslim 1004
The deceased doesn't need to have specified the charity in a will.
"The Prophet ﷺ said: 'The best of what a man leaves behind are three: a righteous child who makes dua for him, Sadaqah Jariyah whose reward continues to reach him, and knowledge that is acted upon after him.'"
Ibn Majah 241
Children giving Sadaqah Jariyah for parents is the intersection of two ongoing rewards.
Building a Year-Round Sadaqah Strategy
The Prophet ﷺ said: "The most beloved deed to Allah is the most consistent, even if it is small" (Bukhari 6464). A £20 monthly standing order beats a one-off £500 donation in consistency, and consistency is what Allah loves.
Set up a monthly standing order
Even £10-20/month to a well fund or orphan programme. Automate it so you never miss a month. Over 10 years, that's £2,400+ of consistent Sadaqah Jariyah.
Diversify your charity
Don't put all your Sadaqah in one category. Fund a well, sponsor an orphan, plant trees, and teach something useful. Different categories, different beneficiaries, different ongoing rewards.
Use Ramadan as your annual 'boost'
Many Muslims give their major Sadaqah Jariyah during Ramadan (especially the last 10 nights) for multiplied reward. Plan this in advance so you're not scrambling on the 27th.
Give on behalf of deceased family
Set a recurring donation in the name of a deceased parent or grandparent. It's the gift that keeps giving, literally. They receive the reward in the grave.
Include non-monetary Sadaqah
Teaching someone to read Quran, mentoring a new Muslim, writing educational content, volunteering at a food bank, these are all Sadaqah Jariyah that cost nothing but time.
Track and reflect
That's what this tool is for. Reviewing your charitable giving quarterly helps you spot gaps, maintain consistency, and motivate continued generosity. It's not showing off; it's stewardship.
Common Mistakes
Thinking Sadaqah Jariyah requires large sums
The Prophet ﷺ said: 'Even a date (fruit) given in charity counts.' A £5 tree sapling is Sadaqah Jariyah. Teaching one ayah of Quran is Sadaqah Jariyah. The size of the act doesn't determine whether it's 'jariyah', the ongoing benefit does.
Only giving Sadaqah Jariyah in Ramadan
Ramadan rewards are multiplied, but people need water wells, education, and food all year round. A well built in February quenches thirst just as effectively as one built in Ramadan. Spread your giving.
Not verifying the charity organisation
Check registration with the Charity Commission (UK), IRS 501(c)(3) status (US), or CRA registration (Canada). Ask for project reports and completion photos. Reputable charities provide proof of delivery.
Giving to show off on social media
The Quran warns: 'Do not invalidate your charities with reminders [of it] or injury' (2:264). Tracking privately (as this tool helps you do) is for stewardship. Posting every donation for likes is risky for your intention.
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Sources
- Sahih Muslim 1631, three deeds that continue after death
- Sahih Muslim 1004, giving charity on behalf of the deceased
- Sahih Muslim 2626, no good deed is too small
- Sahih Bukhari 2760, Sa'd giving on behalf of his mother
- Sahih Bukhari 6, the Prophet's generosity in Ramadan
- Sahih Bukhari 6464, the most beloved deed is the most consistent
- Abu Dawud 1681, water is the best charity
- Ibn Majah 241, knowledge acted upon after death
- Quran 2:264, do not invalidate charity with reminders
- Quran 2:261, the parable of spending in Allah's cause (700-fold return)
How to use this tool
Click 'Add Entry' to log a new Sadaqah Jariyah, describe the act, choose a category, and optionally add the amount
Filter by category to see all your water projects, education sponsorships, or other types
Mark entries as completed and track your running total, all saved locally on your device
Common uses
- Tracking water well donations
- Logging orphan sponsorship payments
- Recording mosque/masjid contributions
- Planning Ramadan Sadaqah Jariyah
- Giving on behalf of deceased relatives
- Setting annual charity goals
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