What does Sadaqah Jariyah mean?
Ongoing charity whose reward continues after death.
Sadaqah Jariyah explained
When a person dies, their deeds end except three: sadaqah jariyah, knowledge that benefits others, and a righteous child who prays for them. Wells, masajid, schools, and printed Qurans are the classic examples.
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What does Sadaqah Jariyah mean?
Sadaqah Jariyah (صَدَقَة جَارِيَة, Sadaqah Jariyah) means: Ongoing charity whose reward continues after death.
How is Sadaqah Jariyah written and pronounced in Arabic?
It is written صَدَقَة جَارِيَة and pronounced Sadaqah Jariyah.
Where does Sadaqah Jariyah come from in the Quran or hadith?
When a person dies, their deeds end except three: sadaqah jariyah, knowledge that benefits others, and a righteous child who prays for them. Wells, masajid, schools, and printed Qurans are the classic examples. Source: Sahih Muslim 1631.
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