Is water the best of charities, and what is the virtue of giving water as charity or placing it for birds and animals?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
The virtue of providing water for drinking has been previously explained, and that it is among the best forms of charity, as stated in Fatwas: 103382 and 106197. As for placing water for birds and animals, we have clarified the reward associated with it and its conditions in Fatwas: 68882 and 141187.
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