Best charity is giving water to thirsty people
Sa’d ibn ‘Ubadah reported: I said,
“O Messenger of Allah, my mother has died.
Shall I give charity on her behalf ?”
The PROPHET MUHAMMAD
said, “Yes.”
I said, “Which charity is best?”
The PROPHET MUHAMMADsaid,
The PROPHET MUHAMMAD
said, “Yes.” I said, “Which charity is best?”
The PROPHET MUHAMMAD
said,“A DRINK OF WATER.”
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இது போன்ற வறட்சியான பல கிராமங்களில் குடிநீர் கை அடி பம்ப் (இறைப்பான்) மற்றும் ஆழ குழாய்கள் அமைக்க வேண்டி உங்களின் பங்களிப்பை தாராளமாக வழங்க.
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Knee-Jerk Reactions Won't Solve India's Groundwater Crisis
Aquifers at all levels are being depleted. There is thus an urgent need to review and enact the long-pending model groundwater bill.
As winter tips into summer, the next round of water struggles will begin. By February, hand pumps across rural India will start going dry. People in urban centres, mostly small towns living off small stores of groundwater, will start getting increasingly erratic supply. The government will once again initiate its knee-jerk crisis management – tanker supplies.
The NITI Aayog had pointed out that several Indian cities will start running out of groundwater by 2020. That is also true of large parts of rural India where the trek for water lengthens each summer.
The Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) data shows a rapid fall in water tables over the past decade. Droughts from 2014 to 2017 as well as a 9.4% rainfall deficit in 2018 have accelerated the decline. In 2007-17, the water level in just 30% wells rose more than 2 metres, while it dropped by the same amount in 43% of the wells.
More alarmingly, just 6% showed a rise of 2-4 m in water levels while levels in twice that number feel by 2-4 m. The bad news piles on – water levels fell more than 4 metres in 7% of the wells, and rose by that amount in just 3%. This means the aquifers at all levels are being depleted. The trend remains the same in other decadal data sets of CGWB.
This means that overall, the water table has fallen in most of the observation wells. There was a fall in the water table of 2-4 m in 61% wells between 2007 and 2017 as against a rise of water levels in just 39% wells of the same amount. That means tube wells sunk in 2007 would need to be deepened by that amount or new wells sunk that are at least that much deeper than the old ones. In rural areas, the cost of this undertaking could vary from Rs 50,000-2 lakh, depending on the geology.
Another set of data, on the depth of wells, points in the same direction. In six years from 2011 to 2017, the percentage of shallow wells up to 2 m deep fell from 6% to 4%, or a third. The percentage of wells deeper than 5 m increased from 66% to 74%, an increase of about 10%. This again has implications for groundwater-dependent farmers, rural water supply systems and industry.
The sharpest fall in groundwater has been recorded in Punjab, Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi. In these states, more groundwater is pumped than is recharged naturally. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration used the Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE) satellites to study groundwater extraction between 2003-2014. A decline in groundwater levels of up to 6 cm/year was recorded in these states as well as in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh.
Groundwater is naturally recharged by rivers and rain. Natural rates of recharge are low, averaging 5% of the rainfall. These states (except Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh) get 500-1000 mm of rain annually – 25-50 mm of this soaks into the aquifers. Rivers recharge the groundwater as they have adequate water through the year. However, most rivers nearly run dry soon after monsoons end. A lot of the water in them comes from base flows from aquifers that have been recharged during the monsoons.
Agriculture, which uses about 80% of all water resources, is the largest user of groundwater as well. Some estimates put this at 70% of all water used by agriculture – the rest comes from surface sources and rainwater. Nearly 80% of water for drinking and other domestic uses comes also from groundwater. But perhaps the newest challenger is the biggest threat.
In the past decade, the urban sprawl in the national capital region (NCR) and around other metros has expanded at a rapid rate. One estimate puts the NCR population at 24 million, growing at 3.2% annually from 2000-2016. Mumbai with 21 million and Kolkata with 15 million have grown at 1.9% and 1.7%, respectively. Both Bangalore and Hyderabad have grown rapidly, at 2.5% and 2.3%, respectively.
What this means for water consumption
Government norms for megacities mandate a per capita water supply of 135 litres per day. For the NCR, this means 3,240 million litres per day (MLD), for Mumbai 2835, Kolkata 2025, Bangalore 1417 and Hyderabad, 1242 MLD. The actual supply is much higher – the Delhi Jal Board supplies more than 5000 MLD in the city. Several studies have shown that half of this is groundwater.
The groundwater equation is further unbalanced by the reduced area available for recharge. Concretisation in these urban sprawls has considerably reduced the natural recharge potential. Even though rainwater harvesting is included in building bylaws, builders obey them in letter, not spirit. Thus, the concretised natural catchments, that could otherwise become sources for rainwater harvesting, have instead become a barrier to groundwater recharge.
For most farmers, groundwater is the first source of irrigation water. Surface irrigation systems are notoriously unreliable. There are competing uses of water, notably industry and energy and water from irrigation systems is being increasingly diverted for non-agricultural use. The Bisalpur Dam in Rajasthan, made to help farmers irrigate their crops, now supplied water to Jaipur. Water from the Hirakud Dam is being diverted for industry use – this was built for irrigation purposes. Therefore, the agriculture sector resorts to groundwater to ensure the survival of crops.
Various estimates put the number of tube wells at more than 30 million across India. A majority of them are for agricultural use, installed by individuals or the government. The combined groundwater draught is calculated at nearly 60% of the total groundwater available for use. This is dangerously close to the threshold for overuse, which according to CGWB is 70%, given the observed long-term drop in aquifers.
In this scenario, the long-pending model groundwater bill must be put up for review by the public and experts and enacted at the earliest.
Nitya Jacob is based in New Delhi, with about 30 years’ experience as a journalist and policy advocacy expert.
NITYA JACOB
SOURCE WIRE
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இந்த நன்மையை நீங்களும் பெற ஆர்வமாக இருப்பீர்களேயானால்,
இது போன்ற வறட்சியான பல கிராமங்களில் குடிநீர் கை அடி பம்ப் (இறைப்பான்) மற்றும் ஆழ குழாய்கள் அமைக்க வேண்டி உங்களின் பங்களிப்பை தாராளமாக வழங்க
தொடர்பு கொள்ளுமாறு அன்புடன் கேட்டுக்கொள்கிறோம்.
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In today’s convenient world, we often don’t think twice before
wasting water on unnecessary things such as washing our cars or just
running the tap waiting for the correct temperature. When we run a long
bath, flush the toilet, excessively wash dishes, brush our teeth or
spend extra time in the shower just because we feel like it – it can be
easy to forget about those who are in desperate need for something we
all too often waste.
As one of the most important elements in nature, water is needed and required for almost all life and everything that we do relies upon this wonderful element.
Water is a valuable resource in both life and in the ways of Islam, and as such, it is considered a great charitable act in Islam to give water to another living thing on earth. Such act is greatly rewarded and brings us closer to Allah SWT.
A living thing can be another human being, an animal or even a plant; these are all Allah SWT’s creations.
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) once narrated:
“The best form of charity is to give someone water.”
Another way we tend to waste water is in the performing of wudhu (ablution); it is not necessary to overuse water during the performance of ablution, so long as what you are using is sufficient enough to complete the necessary ghusl.
There are many ways in which we can save water in our daily routines, such as using a small bucket of limited water in which to perform ablution with, or turning the tap off whilst brushing our teeth -along with many other ways we can look into recycling water.
“… And waste not by excess, for Allah loves not the wasters.”
– The Holy Qur’an (7:31)
The simple act of giving someone water is highly rewarded in Islam, so imagine the reward for giving the use of a water source? This is regarded as sadaqah jaariyah and its rewards will benefit the giver even after their demise – so long as others continue to benefit from this given source of water.
Such an act of giving can be done by way of donating towards our water and sanitation projects. These allow us to dig wells for those in need and provide water pumps where needed. Even if a bird drinks from this source of water, the giver will benefit and receive a blessing for it.
Giving access to water and sanitation can help save lives. Our water campaign aims to deliver water sources to those in need, and include anything from hand pumps to digging a well to building a water purification plant; your donation goes towards making a huge difference for someone in need.
Source :Islamic Help
Worldwide, an estimated 200 million children are orphaned and in need
of emotional and financial support to help them go to school, eat
healthily and live happy, safe lives.
As we look to the example of Prophet Muhammad (saw) for guidance in fulfilling our duties as Muslims, we are reminded of the need to help others who lack even the daily essentials we enjoy, but may take for granted. The Prophet (saw) said:
World’s poor pay more for water than the rich
More than 2 bn people on earth do not have access to clean and drinkable water. Worldwide, the poor and marginalised were less likely to have clean water and sanitation, according to a UNESCO report
The UN released its annual World Water Development Report on Tuesday, which highlighted that some 2.1 billion people do not currently have access to clean and continuously available drinking water. An even larger number, 4.3 billion, do not have access to safe sanitation facilities.
"Improved water resources management and access to safe water and sanitation for all is essential for eradicating poverty, building peaceful and prosperous societies, and ensuring that ‘no one is left behind' on the road towards sustainable development," said the 2019 UNESCO report, titled "Leaving No One Behind."
A future of increased water scarcity is foreseeable, the report warned, which will have negative effects on the global economy.
By the year 2050, 45 percent of global gross domestic product and 40 percent of global grain production will be threatened by environmental damage and lack of water resources, the report said.
Heavier burden on world's poor
The title of the UNESCO report referenced a key finding: the inequality of water access. People who are poor or marginalised are also more likely to have limited access to proper water and sanitation, the report noted.
The report's Editor-in-chief Rick Connor said that in cities, rich homes with piped water tended to pay far less per liter of water, while poor people living in slums often had to buy water from trucks, kiosks and other vendors, spending roughly 10 to 20 times more.
"The misperception is that they don't have water because they can't afford it — and that is completely wrong", Connor told the Thomson Reuters Foundation.
Half of the world's population with inadequate access to safe drinking water lives in Africa. More strikingly, only 24 percent of the population in sub-Saharan Africa has access to safe drinking water.
Germany could do more
Ulla Burchardt, member of the Germany's SPD and part of UNESCO's Germany board, urged her country to do more, in light of the reports findings.
Although Germany is on the right track when it comes to water rights, "we are partly responsible for the great problems in other regions of the world, such as the import of cotton or beef, the production of which can be very water-intensive," Burchardt warned.
"Safe water and safe sanitation are human rights", Burchardt said. "But for billions of people, these rights not realised," she concluded.
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தண்ணீரை வீண் விரயம் செய்யாதீர்கள் ..
ஒரு கிளாஸ் தண்ணீரில் ஒலுவு செய்வதை பாருங்கள் ..
இந்தியாவில் நிலத்தடி நீர் வேகமாக தீர்ந்து வருகிறது
அமெரிக்க தொலைக்காட்சி CNN சொல்வதைக் காணுங்கள்
ஒரு கிளாஸ் தண்ணீரில் ஒலுவு செய்வதை பாருங்கள் ..
இந்தியாவில் நிலத்தடி நீர் வேகமாக தீர்ந்து வருகிறது
அமெரிக்க தொலைக்காட்சி CNN சொல்வதைக் காணுங்கள்
Ground water in India is rapidly exhausted
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இந்த நன்மையை நீங்களும் பெற ஆர்வமாக இருப்பீர்களேயானால்,
இது போன்ற வறட்சியான பல கிராமங்களில் குடிநீர் கை அடி பம்ப் (இறைப்பான்) மற்றும் ஆழ குழாய்கள் அமைக்க வேண்டி உங்களின் பங்களிப்பை தாராளமாக வழங்க
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என்ற எண்ணில் அணுகவும்.
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kindly join your hands with us in this noble cause.
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The Importance of Water in Islam
“… And we send water down from the sky, in measure, and allocate it on Earth, and lo! We are also able to withdraw it.” The Holy Qur’an (23:18)
Until we actually stop to think about it, it can be easy to take the
natural resource that is water for granted. While we do not tend to see
or realise just how much water we waste on a daily basis; it is still
something very valuable to life and something that many people around
the world are lacking in and praying for.
As one of the most important elements in nature, water is needed and required for almost all life and everything that we do relies upon this wonderful element.
Water is a valuable resource in both life and in the ways of Islam, and as such, it is considered a great charitable act in Islam to give water to another living thing on earth. Such act is greatly rewarded and brings us closer to Allah SWT.
A living thing can be another human being, an animal or even a plant; these are all Allah SWT’s creations.
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) once narrated:
“The best form of charity is to give someone water.”
Another way we tend to waste water is in the performing of wudhu (ablution); it is not necessary to overuse water during the performance of ablution, so long as what you are using is sufficient enough to complete the necessary ghusl.
There are many ways in which we can save water in our daily routines, such as using a small bucket of limited water in which to perform ablution with, or turning the tap off whilst brushing our teeth -along with many other ways we can look into recycling water.
“… And waste not by excess, for Allah loves not the wasters.”
– The Holy Qur’an (7:31)
The simple act of giving someone water is highly rewarded in Islam, so imagine the reward for giving the use of a water source? This is regarded as sadaqah jaariyah and its rewards will benefit the giver even after their demise – so long as others continue to benefit from this given source of water.
Such an act of giving can be done by way of donating towards our water and sanitation projects. These allow us to dig wells for those in need and provide water pumps where needed. Even if a bird drinks from this source of water, the giver will benefit and receive a blessing for it.
Giving access to water and sanitation can help save lives. Our water campaign aims to deliver water sources to those in need, and include anything from hand pumps to digging a well to building a water purification plant; your donation goes towards making a huge difference for someone in need.
Source :Islamic Help
Four Ways Prophet Muhammad (saw) Performed Sadaqah Muslim Hands
Humble, modest and loving, Prophet Muhammad (saw) was known for his generosity. As ‘the most generous of all the people…’ (Bukhari), the Prophet (saw) continuously encouraged his followers to help others, calling upon Muslims to support their families, neighbours, communities and the wider ummah. Emphasising the importance of charity, the Prophet (saw) said:
‘Generosity is near to Allah, near to Paradise, near to the people, and far from the Hellfire…’ (Tirmidhi)
To become closer to Allah (swt), we look to Prophet Muhammad (saw) as
a guide, teacher and example of what a good Muslim should be. So, on
our path towards Allah, let us look at the final Messenger of Allah for
inspiration on how to help our brothers and sisters in need worldwide.1. He fed the poor
As Muslims, we are urged to help ensure the poor and needy do not go hungry. Prophet Muhammad (saw) said:
‘He is not a Muslim whose stomach is full while his neighbour goes hungry.’ (Muslim)
2. He gave water to the needy
Water is our source of life and a blessing from Allah (swt). With water, we nourish, clean and refresh our bodies, cleanse our souls through whudu and ghusl and remember the hardships and struggles of Hajar (ra) when we perform Hajj. Allah (swt) in the Holy Qur’an tells us: ‘By means of water, we give life to everything’ (21:30). Without water, we cannot survive. Prophet Muhammad (saw) therefore taught us to not waste water and to share this precious source with others:
‘The best form of charity is to give someone water (to drink).’ (Ibn Majah)
However, the reality is that 783 million people worldwide do not have
access to clean water. An estimated 842,000 people die each year from
diarrhoea due to unsafe drinking water and UN Water now estimates that
by 2025, 1800 million people will be living in areas with scarce access
to water.
3. He helped orphans
Children are the future and must be nurtured, protected and encouraged in their journey to adulthood. Parents are responsible for providing financially for their children and giving them both emotional support and the correct spiritual and moral education to help them grow up to be healthy, wise and strong. Yet imagine those children who do not have the financial and emotional stability of a father and/or mother? As Prophet Muhammed (saw) teaches us, we must protect and support vulnerable orphans:
‘Blessed is the wealth of the Muslim, from which he gives to the poor, the orphan and the wayfarer.’ (Muslim)
4. He took care of widows
Prophet Muhammad (saw) encouraged his Ummah to look after our widowed sisters who remain emotionally and financially vulnerable following the death of their husband:
‘The person who assists and takes care of the widow… is like the person who is striving in the path of Allah…’ (Bukhari; Muslim)
For widows who relied upon the income of their husbands, life can be
incredibly hard. In developing countries, many people have the skills
and enthusiasm to generate an income for themselves, yet lack the
opportunity to put this into practice. Without the right training,
networks or capital for equipment and tools, it can be incredibly
difficult to find a job or set up a new business to earn a living and
maintain a sustainable livelihood.As we look to the example of Prophet Muhammad (saw) for guidance in fulfilling our duties as Muslims, we are reminded of the need to help others who lack even the daily essentials we enjoy, but may take for granted. The Prophet (saw) said:
‘None of you have faith until you love for your neighbour what you love for yourself.’ (Muslim)
So, brothers and sisters, donate today and follow in the footsteps of Prophet Muhammad (saw).
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The Importance of Charity and Giving in Islam
A hadith of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) says that a voice was once heard commanding a cloud to irrigate a man’s garden. When the man was asked what he did with the garden, he replied that he estimated the produce of his garden. Then he distributed one-third to charity, kept one-third for himself and his family, and invested one-third back into the garden.
Just as Allah (swt) sent a cloud for this man who gave to the poor, Allah will also provide for us in miraculous ways if we give what we love for the pleasure of Allah and in the service of mankind. As the hadith beautifully illustrates, Allah replaces what we give and multiplies it.
“Who is it that would loan Allah a goodly loan so He may multiply it for him many times over? And it is Allah who withholds and grants abundance, and to Him you will be returned.” (The Holy Qur’an, 2:245)
The Benefits of Charity
The Almighty promises us that if we train ourselves to give in times of ease and hardship, our sustenance will increase. Giving awakens our souls and triggers genuine concern for the well-being of others. Priority is given to feeding the poor and the needy, as that is one of the best acts in Islam.
Giving from what we are given from The Provider and Owner of everything not only releases us from the disease of want but also reminds us that everything belongs to Allah (swt) and must be used for the well-being of all of humanity.
We will never attain righteousness until we spend what we love, loving for our brothers and sisters what we love for ourselves.
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, “Protect yourself from hell-fire even by giving a piece of date as charity.” (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
The personal sacrifice of giving one’s possessions, no matter how small, for the sake of helping those in need is a blessing and means purifying our souls and wealth. From a drop of water to gardens of fruit we must remember that everything in this world is loaned to us for a brief period of time. The true test is the test of giving the given.
“Allah, the Exalted, says, ‘Spend, O son of Adam, and I shall spend on you.’” – Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) (Al-Bukhari and Muslim). How will you give today?
A hadith of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) says that a voice was once heard commanding a cloud to irrigate a man’s garden. When the man was asked what he did with the garden, he replied that he estimated the produce of his garden. Then he distributed one-third to charity, kept one-third for himself and his family, and invested one-third back into the garden.
Just as Allah (swt) sent a cloud for this man who gave to the poor, Allah will also provide for us in miraculous ways if we give what we love for the pleasure of Allah and in the service of mankind. As the hadith beautifully illustrates, Allah replaces what we give and multiplies it.
“Who is it that would loan Allah a goodly loan so He may multiply it for him many times over? And it is Allah who withholds and grants abundance, and to Him you will be returned.” (The Holy Qur’an, 2:245)
The Benefits of Charity
The Almighty promises us that if we train ourselves to give in times of ease and hardship, our sustenance will increase. Giving awakens our souls and triggers genuine concern for the well-being of others. Priority is given to feeding the poor and the needy, as that is one of the best acts in Islam.
Giving from what we are given from The Provider and Owner of everything not only releases us from the disease of want but also reminds us that everything belongs to Allah (swt) and must be used for the well-being of all of humanity.
We will never attain righteousness until we spend what we love, loving for our brothers and sisters what we love for ourselves.
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, “Protect yourself from hell-fire even by giving a piece of date as charity.” (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
The personal sacrifice of giving one’s possessions, no matter how small, for the sake of helping those in need is a blessing and means purifying our souls and wealth. From a drop of water to gardens of fruit we must remember that everything in this world is loaned to us for a brief period of time. The true test is the test of giving the given.
“Allah, the Exalted, says, ‘Spend, O son of Adam, and I shall spend on you.’” – Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) (Al-Bukhari and Muslim). How will you give today?
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