Sadaqah Jariyah means ongoing charity and is a guaranteed recurring reward based upon good actions or deeds that keep on giving. Sadaqah in Arabic means ‘charity’ followed by Jariyah which means ‘ongoing’.
Sadaqah Jariyah is among the three deeds that will accompany you in the grave and it’s rewards will continue to benefit us even after death. Therefore, Sadaqah Jariyah donations can also be made in the name of a deceased person so it may continue to benefit them in the Hereafter.
The Prophet, peace be upon him, said: “Give charity without delay, for it stands in the way of calamity.” (Al-Tirmidhi)