Donate a Water Pump During Dhul Hijjah
The first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah are the most blessed period in the Islamic calendar for righteous deeds. The Prophet ﷺ said: "There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days" (Bukhari). When the companions asked if even jihad was surpassed, he confirmed it — with only one exception. Donating a water pump during these 10 days combines the best form of charity with the most rewarded period, creating a sadaqah jariyah that earns multiplied ongoing reward for 10–20+ years.
Why Give During Dhul Hijjah
Dhul Hijjah is the 12th month of the Islamic lunar calendar, containing the Hajj pilgrimage, the Day of Arafah (9th), and Eid al-Adha (10th). The first 10 days carry a status that the Prophet ﷺ ranked above almost every other period for the performance of good deeds.
For Muslim donors who are not performing Hajj, charitable giving during these 10 days is one of the most accessible ways to earn the multiplied reward the hadith describes. The Prophet ﷺ did not restrict the type of righteous deed — all good actions are elevated during this window. Sadaqah, and specifically sadaqah jariyah, falls squarely within scope.
The Day of Arafah (9th Dhul Hijjah) is singled out further. The Prophet ﷺ said: "There is no day on which Allah frees more people from the Fire than the Day of Arafah" (Muslim). Giving sadaqah on this specific day combines the protective benefit of charity with the unparalleled mercy of Arafah.
Water Pump Donation Options for Dhul Hijjah
Hand Water Pump — £150
A hand water pump draws clean groundwater from approximately 30 metres depth and serves up to 4 families for a minimum of 10 years. At £150, it is the most cost-effective form of sadaqah jariyah available — the best charity at a price point accessible to most UK Muslim households.
Donors receive a personalised completion report with photographs and GPS coordinates within 6 weeks of installation. Pumps can be dedicated to a named individual — a parent, a deceased loved one, or anyone the donor wishes to honour during these blessed days.
Solar Water Pump — £1,800
A solar water pump provides clean drinking water through up to 8 taps, serving approximately 100 people for 20+ years. Installed in communal locations — village centres, schools, and mosques — solar pumps deliver the widest community impact of any single water pump donation.
Contribute to a Solar Water Pump — from £25
Donors who prefer a smaller contribution can give from £25 towards a pooled solar water pump installation. Every contributor earns the reward of the completed project. During Dhul Hijjah, even the smallest sadaqah carries the multiplied reward of the blessed 10 days.
Dhul Hijjah Giving Calendar
Days 1–8
Give sadaqah jariyah at any point during the opening days. The entire period is blessed, and early giving ensures the intention is acted upon without delay.
Day 9 (Day of Arafah)
The single most powerful day for charity outside Ramadan. Combine fasting (which expiates the sins of the previous and coming year) with sadaqah for maximum reward.
Day 10 (Eid al-Adha)
The Day of Sacrifice. Giving a water pump alongside or instead of a qurbani extends the spirit of sacrifice into a form that provides ongoing benefit to communities in need.
"Give sadaqah without delay, for it stands in the way of calamity"
— Tirmidhi
During Dhul Hijjah, this urgency is amplified — the window of multiplied reward is 10 days, and once it passes, the opportunity does not return for another year.
Dedicate a Water Pump During Dhul Hijjah
Dhul Hijjah is an ideal time to give sadaqah jariyah on behalf of loved ones:
For deceased parents or relatives
The multiplied reward of Dhul Hijjah reaches the deceased through your sadaqah. A water pump dedicated to a parent during these 10 days sends amplified ongoing reward to them. Learn more →
In someone's name
Honour a living family member, friend, or teacher with a water pump dedication during the most blessed days of the year. Dedicate a pump →
As a family sadaqah
Involve children and family members in a collective Dhul Hijjah donation. Teaching the next generation to give during blessed periods establishes a lifelong pattern of charitable giving.
How Dhul Hijjah Compares to Other Giving Periods
| Period | Significance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ramadan | Month of fasting, Laylat al-Qadr | 30 days |
| Dhul Hijjah | Most beloved days for deeds | 10 days |
| Muharram | Sacred month, Day of Ashura | 10 days (first 10) |
| Eid al-Adha / Eid al-Fitr | Days of celebration and generosity | 1–3 days each |
| Fridays | Best day of the week | Weekly |
All five periods carry elevated reward for charitable giving. Dhul Hijjah is distinguished by the Prophet's ﷺ explicit statement that no other days surpass it for righteous deeds — a ranking that places it at the very top of the seasonal giving calendar.
100% Donation Policy
HNCO operates a 100% donation policy. Every penny of your Dhul Hijjah water pump donation funds the pump itself. Nothing is deducted for administration, salaries, or overheads. When you give £150 during the blessed 10 days, the full £150 reaches the community that needs it — and the full reward reaches you.
The Intersection of Best Time and Best Charity
The Prophet ﷺ identified the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah as the best time for righteous deeds. He identified water provision as the best form of charity. He identified sadaqah jariyah as one of only three deeds that survive death.
A water pump donated during Dhul Hijjah sits at the intersection of all three: the best time, the best charity, in its most enduring form. For donors seeking to maximise both worldly impact and spiritual reward, this combination is as close to optimal as Islamic charitable giving allows.
Give During the Most Blessed Days
A hand water pump at £150 or solar pump at £1,800 donated during the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah combines the highest seasonal reward with 10–20+ years of sadaqah jariyah.