I have tried every type of medicine and cure and nothing has benefitted me. A person came to Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah bin Mubarak (may Allah be pleased with him) and said, “There is a wound on my knee that has been there for seven years. It is mentioned in one hadith that the person who starts a system of supplying water from which humans, jinns and birds drink will continue receiving its rewards even after death until the Day of Reckoning.

Aside from this, there is a general benefit in water and the need was also general. Firstly, water is particularly needed everywhere in hot countries and there was scarcity of water in Madinah Munawwarah at that time. (Narrated by Malik, Abu Dawud and al-Nasa’i)Ĭommentary: The reason why the Prophet (ﷺ) mentioned that water was most superior was because it was very much needed in Madinah. Which form of charity is most superior?” The Prophet (ﷺ) replied, “Water is the most superior.” At this, Sayyiduna Sa‘d (may Allah be pleased with him) had a well excavated for the reward of his mother. Sayyiduna Sa‘d (may Allah be pleased with him) asked, “Oh Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) my mother has passed away. Noticing the brilliant way the shaykh has discussed this topic here and how people nowadays often consider isolated views on this subject as the mainstream view, I felt it apt to translate this passage and share with our readers for their benefit.) ( Translator’s Note: Below is an insightful passage from Shaykh al-Hadith Mawlana Muhammad Zakariyya Kandhalwi’s Fada’il-i-Sadaqat in which the author, while commenting on a hadith, mentions some insightful references and comments regarding sending reward for pious actions to those who have passed away.

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