Is spending money to dig an irrigation well, for which fees are paid, considered an ongoing charity (Sadaqa Jariyah) like digging a drinking well? And is it obligatory to fulfill the first promise despite the new details that have emerged?
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The best of charities is providing water, and this is not limited to drinking but also includes watering plants, animals, for purification, and other benefits. Donating to dig a well for watering gardens falls under ongoing charity ( jariyah). According to the majority of jurists, it is not legally binding to fulfill a promise of charity, but it is recommended to carry out the charity you intended.
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