This campaign to build water wells for those in need, in partnership with Penny Appeal USA, is our way of showing gratitude to Allah (SWT) for inviting us to His house for Hajj and our desire to help those less fortunate than ourselves.

Through the mercy of Allah (SWT), we had the opportunity to perform Hajj this year. We were able to visit the Kaaba'h, perform the rights of the Hajj, and make du'a for our friends, families, the ummah, and the entirety of humanity. One of the Imams on our trip told us that we shouldn't ask of Allah without asking more of ourselves, and committing to doing more in service to Him and His creation when we returned. This campaign to build water wells for those in need is part of our response to that instruction. 

Completing the Hajj would not have been possible without consistent and easy access to clean water. The intensity of the Meccan heat and the size of the crowds made even short trips both significantly harder, and drastically more dangerous. Throughout the Hajj, we learned of multiple people from our groups and others suffering from dehydration and heat exhaustion, and these were dangers to everyone, regardless of age, gender, and fitness level. 

Unfortunately, the CDC estimates that 780 million people lack access to appropriate drinking water sources around the world. Please help us in taking this small action to help address this problem. We are working with Penny Appeal to build wells so that we can help give access to safe, clean, and reliable water to those who wouldn't otherwise have it. The benefits for supporting this cause cannot be calculated. The simple act of providing water supports the entirety of a community, young and old, healthy and sick. It is also a form of Sadaqah Jariah (continuous charity), as Allah promises to continue rewarding us for everyone who benefits from that well, even after we die. 

Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Seven deeds of a servant continue to be rewarded after his death while he is in his grave: knowledge to be learned, constructing a canal, digging a well, planting a date-palm tree, building a mosque, handing down a written copy of the Quran, and leaving a righteous child who seeks forgiveness for him after his death.” Source: Musnad al-Bazzār 2773

In addition, providing water is one of the best forms of charity. Sa’d ibn ‘Ubadah reported: I said, “O Messenger of Allah, my mother has died. Shall I give charity on her behalf?” The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Yes.” I said, “Which charity is best?” The Prophet said, “A drink of water.” Source: Sunan al-Nasā’ī 3664

Please join us by contributing whatever you can to this campaign and receiving the reward of everyone who benefits from it. May Allah reward your generosity, Jazak Allahu Khairan.