💧 Give a well in the name of a loved one: a gift that flows forever. 🌳 Plant a tree today and reap rewards for eternity. 🎁  Looking for an unforgettable gift? Give a sadaqah jariyah in your parents’ name. 📖 “The best charity is giving water to drink.” 
(Narrated by Abu Dawud) 📖 “Charity never decreases wealth.” (Muslim) 📖 “Whoever plants a tree will be rewarded for every creature that benefits from it.” 
(Bukhari and Muslim)
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Welcome to the Well & Trees blog.

Your destination for everything you need to know about access to clean water, reforestation, and the real impact of the wells and trees you fund. Here, our field teams share inspiring stories from the communities where we build life-changing wells, explore the environmental benefits of planting native trees, and take you behind the scenes of every project.

You’ll also find practical guides on sadaqah jariyah, zakat and Islamic giving, and testimonials from communities transformed by access to water and sustainable reforestation initiatives. Browse our articles to discover how, together, we are creating lasting change for thousands of families — and learn how your next act of generosity can make an even greater impact.

Illustration: a balance scale weighing gold coins and a crescent against a hand holding a seedling and a drop of water

Sadaqah vs Zakat vs Lillah: the Differences Explained Simply

Zakat is obligatory and restricted; sadaqah is voluntary; lillah is a UK word for a free gift. The table, the texts, and why a water well is sadaqah, not zakat.
Illustration: two open hands raised in dua under a crescent moon, a drop of water falling into a pool of light

Dua for the Deceased: 10 Authentic Duas With Arabic, Meaning and Sources

Ten duas for someone who has died, from the funeral prayer to visiting the grave, with Arabic, transliteration, meaning and the hadith or verse each comes from.
Children splashing at a new hand-pump water well in Sindh, Pakistan, built by Well & Trees, with the named plaque

Hand Pump vs Deep Well vs Village Well: Which One Should You Build?

Four types of well compared: depth, people served, water system, country, delay and price, from the £195 hand pump to the community borehole. Three questions to decide.
Man watering a tree with a blue watering can.

Plant a Tree in Memory of Someone: a Muslim Guide (and What It Costs)

A memorial tree that feeds a family and carries their name. How it works, what to write on the plaque, £28 vs UK and US alternatives, and why it is a sadaqah jariyah.
Girl filling a blue pot at a hand-pump well in Pakistan, plaque with a personal message to Najat

Can You Build a Well in Someone’s Name? Plaque, Certificate and Proof Explained

Yes. Sa'd dedicated his well by name. How the plaque works, what you can write, how many names fit, what proof you receive, and how to give a well as a gift.
Blue hand-pump well in Pakistan with a plaque asking for dua for the customer's grandmother, children washing

Sadaqah Jariyah for Deceased Parents: 8 Ways to Give on Their Behalf

Does the reward reach them? Yes (Bukhari 1388). A well in their name, a fruit tree, dua, Qur'an copies and more: eight ways to give sadaqah jariyah for a mother or father who has passed away.
Girl in a blue scarf filling a metal pot at a blue hand-pump well in Pakistan, boy holding the plaque

How Much Does a Water Well Cost in Pakistan in 2026? Full Price Breakdown

A hand-pump well costs £150 to £300 in 2026; a village borehole £1,200 to £5,000. Where the £195 goes, why prices differ, and what to ask before you compare.
Girl catching the water stream of a hand-pump well in Pakistan with both hands

Is a Water Well Sadaqah Jariyah? What the Hadith Says

Yes: 'Which charity is best?' 'Water.' The three hadiths behind the answer, what counts as a real ongoing charity, and whether a well bought from a company still counts.
Illustration: a hand sowing a seed, a fruit tree and a hand pump pouring water, the three forms of sadaqah jariyah

What Is Sadaqah Jariyah? Meaning, Hadith and 12 Examples

Sadaqah jariyah is the charity that keeps giving: a well, a tree, knowledge. The hadith of the three deeds, 12 examples, and how to give one on behalf of a parent.
Two men planting a young tree in a field.

Is Planting a Tree Sadaqah Jariyah? The Hadith of the Prophet on Trees

Yes: 'whoever plants a tree… it is a charity for him' (Bukhari 2320). The three hadiths on planting, which trees count, and how a fruit tree in Madagascar works.

Is Well & Trees legit? An honest answer from the company behind it
Child washing hands at a tap.

The Best Charity in Islam

Giving water is giving life. In Islam, charity (sadaqah) is far more than a simple act of generosity; it is a spiritual and community-centered commitment. Among the most rewarding forms of Sadaqah Jariyah (ongoing charity), the construction of water wells holds a special place. Discover how this simple yet powerful act can transform lives, purify the soul of the customer, and bring continuous rewards for years to come.
Arabic text with a coin placed on it.

How do I calculate Zakat al-Mal?

Discover Zakat, the third pillar of Islam: a purifying form of charity that establishes the right of those in need to share in the wealth of believers. Who is required to pay it, who can benefit from it, how is the Nisab determined, and how do you calculate the 2.5% due on your savings, precious metals, or investments? Our guide walks you through each step to help you fulfil this spiritual and social obligation with confidence and peace of mind.
Children playing with water from a pump.

Sadaqah Jariyah for a Deceased Loved One: Give a Lasting Charity

Turn your grief into a lasting legacy. Discover how a Sadaqah Jariyah—whether through the construction of a water well, the planting of fruit trees, or support for an educational project—can provide ongoing rewards for a loved one who has passed away while transforming the lives of entire communities. With Well & Trees, every order is transparent, trackable, and a source of real and lasting hope.
Children filling water cans at a pump.

Transform Lives with Sadaqah: Who Can You Give Your Charity To?

Discover how to turn your Sadaqah into a lasting impact. Whether it is a smile, a meal, or the funding of a water well, your generosity can bring relief to orphans, widows, refugees, and even animals in need. With Well & Trees, every order helps nurture life by providing access to clean water, planting fruit trees, and creating a brighter future for vulnerable communities.
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