Is donating to establish an orphanage considered a Sadaqah Jariyah (ongoing charity), and must the intention be declared openly when donating, or is it sufficient to conceal it?
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Building an orphanage is an ongoing charity ( Jariyah). As for declaring the intention aloud when commencing the work, there is a detailed explanation mentioned in previous fatwas.
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