In a famous hadith, our Prophet SAW was asked, "Which charity is best?" He replied, "[Providing] water."

(Abu Dawud)

So, giving water is the best possible gift we can give to someone and the highest form of sadaqah in Islam.

When you donate a water well or a water pump, you give the community a future. Since the ummah relies on water not only for drinking but also for washing, cooking, hydrating their animals, and watering their crops, your gift ensures a sustainable future for everyone in the community and for the community as a whole.

However, giving impoverished communities access to water is also the best kind of sadaqah jariyah because it enables the poor to fulfill their obligation to Allah SWT and perform wudhu. But giving water to our ummah has an even deeper meaning. Our Prophet SAW reveals it by saying, "The Muslim ummah is like one body. If the eye is in pain, then the whole body is in pain, and if the head is in pain, then the whole body is in pain."

So, how can we separate ourselves from the struggles of our brothers and sisters when Allah SWT has made us in togetherness?

Having access to water is a fundamental human right, and satisfying this right is the best kind of sadaqah.

"And whoever saves one [a life], it is as if he had saved all of mankind."

(Quran, 5:32)

Jom #BuatBaik!