Comparing the Merits of an Endowment, Providing Drinking Water, and Books of Knowledge in Ongoing Good Deeds
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Question:
And may Allah bless you. This questioner, Honorable Shaykh, asks and says in his question: Which is better as a continuing good deed after death: waqf (an endowment), providing water, or Islamic books? And what do you advise a Muslim to prioritize before his death?
Answer:
This is from waqf (an endowment). Water, providing water, water for drinking and ablution, this is from waqf (an endowment). Books are also from waqf (an endowment). All of these are from waqf (an endowment), yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good.
And may Allah bless you. This questioner, Honorable Shaykh, asks and says in his question: Which is better as a continuing good deed after death: waqf (an endowment), providing water, or Islamic books? And what do you advise a Muslim to prioritize before his death?
Answer:
This is from waqf (an endowment). Water, providing water, water for drinking and ablution, this is from waqf (an endowment). Books are also from waqf (an endowment). All of these are from waqf (an endowment), yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/231 — archive.org (6:31)
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