13/07/2026
Providing water is seen as a Sadaqah Jariyah—an ongoing charity that continues to benefit people (and animals) long after the act is done, earning continuous reward for the giver. “The best form of charity is giving water (to drink).” — Prophet Muhammad (Sunan an-Nasai)
“Whoever removes one of the troubles of a true Muslim, Allah will remove one of his troubles on the Day of Judgement... and Allah continues to help His bondsman as long as the bondsman continues to help his brother.” — Prophet Muhammad (Sahih Muslim)
“While a man was walking, he felt thirsty... he saw a dog panting... so he went down the well, filled his shoe with water... and provided the water to the dog. Allah thanked him for his good deed and forgave his sins.” — Prophet Muhammad (Sahih Bukhari)
“Receiving your friend with a smile is a type of charity and putting some water in your neighbor’s bucket is a charity.” — Prophet Muhammad
“And have you seen the water that you drink? Is it you who brought it down from the clouds, or is it We who bring it down? If We willed, We could make it bitter, so why are you not grateful?” — Qur’an, Surah Al-Waqi’ah (56:68-70)
“...so that We may give life thereby to a dead land, and give it as drink to those We created of numerous livestock and men.” — Qur’an, Surah Al-Furqan (25:49)
