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The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) confirmed this explicitly when a companion asked whether he could give charity on behalf of his deceased mother." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What proof do I receive for a memorial water pump donation?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "HNCO sends 20–30 high-resolution build photos, 2–4 progress videos, an independent water-quality test certificate, a full location report, and a completion certificate by email. The plaque photo is included showing your parent's name on the installed pump." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is a memorial water pump donation Zakat-eligible?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, if the community served meets Zakat criteria — the poor and needy. All HNCO Pakistan water projects are Zakat-verified. You can designate Zakat funds to a memorial water pump." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How long does the memorial water pump last?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Both hand pumps and solar pumps have a 25–30 year pump lifespan. The typical active reward period is 10–15 years for hand pumps and 15–20 years for solar, before significant refurbishment is needed." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I donate less than £150 toward a memorial pump?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. Contributions from £25 pool toward the next pump in build. Once fully funded, the plaque can carry a family or group dedication. For a personalised solo dedication, the full £150 is recommended." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do I personalise the plaque inscription?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "After donating, HNCO sends a short confirmation form asking for your plaque dedication — a name, 'In loving memory of…', or a family inscription. The plaque is then engraved and permanently mounted before installation." } } ] } ] --- We value your privacy We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyse site traffic. You can accept all, reject non-essential, or customise your choice. Read our [Cookie Policy](/cookie-policy). 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Sadaqah Jariyah. ### GIVE CLEAN WATER One TimeRecurring £25£50£100£150£1800 or choose a custom amount £ ADD DONATION Live community appeal ### Solar Pump #18 in progress £441 raised of £1800 24% funded · £1359 to go 24 donors have contributed so far Jazak Allahu Khairan to our recent donors 🤲 Yassmina S., Kirra A., Fareeha A., Shazia M., MELISSA M. Thank you for your continued support — may Allah accept it. Contribute to Solar Pump #18 Donating water in memory of a parent UK means funding a complete hand pump well in Pakistan through HNCO — with your parent's name inscribed on the plaque — for £150, creating Sadaqah Jariyah that earns ongoing reward on their behalf across the pump's 25–30 year lifespan (typical active reward period: 10–15 years for hand pumps, 15–20 years for solar). ## Key Takeaways - A water pump is one of the most powerful forms of Sadaqah Jariyah — the Prophet ﷺ named water explicitly as the best charity - Islamic scholarly consensus confirms that Sadaqah Jariyah given on behalf of the deceased benefits them in the hereafter - HNCO installs a personalised stainless-steel plaque bearing your parent's name on every memorial pump - £150 funds a complete hand pump serving 50–100 people daily (25–30 year pump lifespan; ~10–15 year active reward period); £1,800 funds a solar pump serving 200–300 people daily (25–30 year lifespan; ~15–20 year active reward period) - You receive 20–30 build photos, 2–4 progress videos, a water-quality certificate and a completion report - Built in rural Pakistan within three weeks of your donation clearing > “According to WHO and UNICEF (2023), 2.1 billion people globally lack access to safely managed drinking water — 771 million of whom have no basic service at all. WaterAid UK reports that over 80% of Pakistan's population faces severe water scarcity, with clean water access in Pakistan declining from 5,229 m³ per person in 1962 to below 1,000 in 2022. ” ## Why Is a Water Pump the Most Powerful Memorial Gift? Of all the gifts you can give on behalf of a deceased parent, a water pump is uniquely aligned with Islamic teaching on ongoing reward. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: _"The best form of charity is giving water to drink." _ (Ahmad). He did not say "a donation" or "a gift" — he said water specifically, because its benefit is continuous and communal. A pump installed in Pakistan today will serve a community of 50–100 people every morning for decades. Each time a child drinks clean water, each time a mother cooks, each time a farmer waters a crop — that act of benefit is recorded as ongoing Sadaqah Jariyah for your parent. Pump lifespan: 25–30 years. Typical active reward period: 10–15 years for hand pumps, 15–20 years for solar. No other charitable gift scales reward across time in quite the same way. A single donation of £150 or £1,800 generates decades of continuous reward — not a one-time act, but an ongoing stream reaching your parent in the hereafter for as long as the pump runs. ## What Do Islamic Scholars Say About Charity for the Deceased? Islamic scholars across all major schools of thought — Hanafi, Shafi'i, Maliki and Hanbali — are in consensus that Sadaqah given on behalf of a deceased person benefits them. The Hadith evidence is unambiguous. Sa'd ibn Ubadah asked the Prophet ﷺ: _"My mother has died. What is the most virtuous charity I can give on her behalf?" _ The Prophet ﷺ replied: _"Water." _ He then had a well dug in her name. (Abu Dawud, Ibn Majah) This hadith is among the most cited in Islamic charity scholarship. It establishes three things simultaneously: that giving on behalf of the deceased is permitted and beneficial; that the deceased receives the reward; and that water is the highest form of this gift. For a memorial water pump to generate Sadaqah Jariyah, two conditions must be met: sincere intention (niyyah) and the water must genuinely benefit people. Both are fully satisfied by an HNCO-installed community pump in rural Pakistan. ## What Does Your £150 Memorial Donation Include? Every HNCO memorial water pump donation at £150 includes: - **Complete hand pump installation ** — borehole drilled to the water table (typically 60–100 feet), India Mark II hand pump, PVC casing, concrete platform - **Personalised stainless-steel plaque ** — engraved with your chosen dedication and permanently mounted on the pump body - **Independent water-quality testing ** — laboratory certificate confirming the water is safe to drink - **20–30 high-resolution build photos ** — including a close-up of your parent's plaque on the installed pump - **2–4 progress videos ** — site selection through to completion - **Completion certificate (PDF) ** — with your project reference, location details and lab results - **Village location report ** — district, province and community profile No hidden fees. Admin is absorbed by HNCO's UK volunteer team. The full £150 reaches the project. [See how donations are allocated →](/water/how-donations-are-spent) ### Memorial pump options - **Hand pump (most popular) — £150 ** — personalised plaque, serves 50–100 people daily, 25–30 year pump lifespan (10–15 year active reward period) - **Solar pump (higher impact) — £1,800 ** — personalised plaque, serves 200–300 people daily, 25–30 year pump lifespan (15–20 year active reward period) - **Contribution (pooled) — £25+ ** — group dedication on a shared plaque, full pump lifespan ## How Do I Personalise the Plaque Inscription? After donating, HNCO sends a short confirmation form asking for your plaque dedication. You can choose any inscription — common choices include: - "In loving memory of \[Name\]" - "Donated by the \[Family Name\] family in honour of \[Parent's Name\]" - "Sadaqah Jariyah on behalf of \[Name\] — may Allah grant them Jannah" - A simple name and date The plaque is engraved in stainless steel, weather-protected for outdoor life, and permanently mounted on the pump body before the community handover. It is not held up for a photo — it is fixed to the pump. [Full guide to donating in someone's name →](/water/donate-water-pump-in-someones-name) ## Is a Memorial Water Pump Donation Zakat-Eligible? Yes. Where the community served meets Zakat criteria — primarily the poor and needy ( _al-fuqara _ and _al-masakin _) — a water pump donation can be funded from Zakat. All HNCO water projects in Pakistan are verified for Zakat eligibility before funds are allocated. You can designate your Zakat payment to a memorial water pump. To calculate your Zakat first, use the [HNCO Zakat calculator](/zakat/calculator). [Full Zakat and water pump guide →](/water/water-pump-zakat) ## Donate in Memory of a Parent Give a £150 hand pump with a personalised plaque built in Pakistan within 3 weeks. Ongoing Sadaqah Jariyah on their behalf across the pump's 25–30 year lifespan. [Donate a memorial water pump →](/water/donate-water-pump-in-someones-name) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Can I donate a water pump in memory of my deceased parent? Yes. HNCO installs a water pump in rural Pakistan with a personalised stainless-steel plaque bearing your parent's name or dedication. The pump has a 25–30 year lifespan and provides ongoing Sadaqah Jariyah on their behalf throughout (typical active reward period: 10–15 years for hand pumps, 15–20 years for solar). ### Does Sadaqah Jariyah reach a deceased person? Yes — Islamic scholars across all schools of thought are in consensus that ongoing charity given on behalf of a deceased person benefits them in the hereafter. The Prophet ﷺ confirmed this when a companion asked whether he could give charity on behalf of his deceased mother. ### What proof do I receive for a memorial water pump donation? HNCO sends 20–30 high-resolution build photos (including your parent's plaque), 2–4 progress videos, an independent water-quality certificate, a location report, and a completion certificate by email. ### Is a memorial water pump donation Zakat-eligible? Yes, where the community served meets Zakat criteria. All HNCO Pakistan water projects are Zakat-verified. You can designate Zakat funds to a memorial pump. ### How long does the memorial water pump last? Hand pumps and solar pumps both have a 25–30 year pump lifespan. The typical active reward period — before significant refurbishment — is 10–15 years for hand pumps and 15–20 years for solar. During this entire period your parent receives the ongoing reward of every drop of water drawn. ### Can I donate less than £150 toward a memorial pump? Yes. Contributions from £25 pool toward the next pump. For a personalised solo plaque dedication, the full £150 hand pump is recommended. ### How do I personalise the plaque inscription? After donating, HNCO sends a short form asking for your dedication text — a name, "In loving memory of…", or a family inscription. 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