‘The Messenger of Allah (saw) was asked, “Which charity is best?” He replied, “[Providing] water”’. [Abu Dawud Hadith]

Water is fundamental to life, a simple blessing that we take for granted, yet even today millions of people already struggling against poverty lack access to clean and safe water sources. Living without clean water is unimaginable for us, but a harsh reality for many communities. lean and safe water improves health; it provides security and stability; it frees women and children from the daily chore of walking for hours to obtain water. That time can be devoted instead to pursuing education and livelihoods. Allah says in the Qur’an, ‘By means of water, we give life to everything’. (Qur’an, 21:30)  

Through Islamic Help's WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) programmes, we hope empower a community in Yemen by giving them the means to improve the quality of their lives and their social and economic prospects. Having access to safe water is a basic human right and fulfilling this right is an excellent Sadaqah.

"The believer's shade on the Day of Resurrection will be his sadaqah (charity)." [Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 604]