What is the term for ongoing charity, a concept that includes beneficial knowledge shared with others that continues to benefit people after a person’s death?

Explanation

– Sadaqah Jariyah, meaning ongoing or continuous charity, is a concept that includes beneficial knowledge shared with others, continuing to provide benefit to people even after the original teacher’s death.
– A well-known Hadith describes three sources of continued reward after death: ongoing charity, beneficial knowledge left behind, and a righteous child who prays for their parent.
– For exams, remember that this concept significantly motivates Muslim scholars throughout history to document and widely share their knowledge for the lasting benefit of future generations.