Give Once. Be Rewarded Forever.
Sadaqah Jariyah is the charity that never stops giving — to those who receive it, and to you before Allah (SWT). Build a well. Fund a school. Sponsor an orphan. Create a legacy that reaches over 1.1 million lives across 32 African countries.
7 Million+
In-Kind Medical Donations
Facilities equipped and health workers trained resulting in lasting systems of care that continue serving communities year after year.
150+
Educational Centers Established
Schools and Masajids built to keep Africa's children learning. Every student who reads is a reward in your account.
32
Countries Reached
Sustainable, community-rooted programs operating across Sub-Saharan Africa through ARCD's six regional offices
Sadaqah Jariyah in Islam (Quran & Hadith)
Sadaqah Jariyah means continuous charity. It is giving that keeps rewarding you long after you have left this world. Every well built, school funded, or masjid raised in its name becomes a permanent source of good deeds, just as the Prophet ﷺ promised.
Quranic Verse:
إِنَّا نَحْنُ نُحْيِي الْمَوْتَىٰ وَنَكْتُبُ مَا قَدَّمُوا وَآثَارَهُمْ
"Indeed, it is We who bring the dead to life and record what they have put forth and what they left behind."
Surah Ya-Sin (36:12)
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said:
"When a person dies, his deeds come to an end except for three: Sadaqah Jariyah (ongoing charity), knowledge that benefits others, or a righteous child who prays for him."
Sahih Muslim 1631
Difference Between Sadaqah, Sadaqah Jariyah, and Zakat?
Not all giving in Islam is the same. Sadaqah, Sadaqah Jariyah, and Zakat each carry distinct rules, purposes, and rewards. Knowing the difference helps you give with greater intention.
Sadaqah (Monetary)
Voluntary charity given at any time, in any amount, to any worthy cause. A heartfelt act of generosity with no obligation or threshold required.
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Can be given on behalf of the living or deceased
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Rewards are immediate and personal
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No minimum amount or annual threshold
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Best for spontaneous giving or urgent needs
"The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like a seed of grain which grows seven spikes…" (Qur'an 2:261)
SADAQAH JARIYAH (CONTINUOUS)
Continuous charity whose benefits last beyond the donor's lifetime. It creates ongoing impact and rewards that continue even after death.
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Building water wells or schools
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Planting trees and sustainable food sources
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Funding healthcare infrastructure
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Supporting orphan education programs
"When a person dies, his deeds come to an end except for three: Sadaqah Jariyah, knowledge that benefits, or a righteous child who prays for him." (Sahih Muslim)
ZAKAT (Mandatory)
Mandatory annual charity and one of the five pillars of Islam. It purifies wealth and is an obligation for every eligible Muslim.
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Fixed at 2.5% of savings above Nisab
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Distributed to eight categories defined in the Qur'an
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Fulfils an annual religious obligation
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Purifies wealth for the giver
"And establish prayer and give zakah, and whatever good you put forward for yourselves — you will find it with Allah." (Qur'an 2:110)
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Support Families in Crisis
Support urgent campaigns across the regions we serve.
Urgent
Sponsor an Orphan
Your support provides essentials like food, education, and healthcare to help over 17,000 children thrive
Restore Vision with Cataract Surgery
Together, we're rewriting new stories for their lives, providing the invaluable gift of sight.
Sponsor Education in Africa
Your minimum $25 donation can provide a student with essential school supplies, helping them achieve academic success and lifelong learning.
Qurbani/Uddhiya for Africa - 2026
For many, your Qurbani donation may be their only chance all year to enjoy a nourishing meal with meat.
YOU WILL NEVER ATTAIN RIGHTEOUSNESS UNTIL YOU SPEND FROM THAT WHICH YOU LOVE. AND WHATEVER YOU SPEND INDEED, ALLAH IS KNOWING OF IT.
Surah Aal-E-Imran, Qur'an 3:92
Your Legacy Starts Today.
Every well you build, every child you educate, every family you reach through Sadaqah Jariyah keeps earning for you, long after this moment. Give what endures. Give what reaches beyond this life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about donations, programs, and how you can get involved.
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What is Sadaqah Jariyah?
Sadaqah Jariyah is ongoing charity whose benefit continues after the donor's death — such as building a well, funding education, or sponsoring an orphan's long-term care.
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How is Sadaqah Jariyah different from regular Sadaqah?
Regular Sadaqah brings immediate reward at the time of giving. Sadaqah Jariyah continues generating reward indefinitely — for as long as the charity's impact lasts in the world.
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Can I give Sadaqah Jariyah on behalf of someone who has passed away?
Yes — and this is one of the most recommended acts. The reward reaches the deceased and continues for as long as the impact of that charity endures.
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What are the best forms of Sadaqah Jariyah?
The Prophet (PBUH) specifically mentioned ongoing charity, beneficial knowledge, and a righteous child who prays. At ARCD, building water wells, funding schools and Masajids, equipping health facilities, and sponsoring orphans are all powerful forms.
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is there a minimum amount?
No. Any contribution toward a lasting project counts as Sadaqah Jariyah. Even a small donation toward a well under construction is a share in its ongoing reward.
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