Olive trees are the main source of livelihood for over a million Palestinians, helping to sustain generations to come. The trees are planted twice a year and take between 3-5 years to start bearing fruit.
By the fig and the olive and [by] Mount Sinai, And [by] this city of security [Makkah]. Verily, We have certainly created man in the best of stature. (Quran 95:1-4)
Each farm family we help will get 25–50 trees, which will help them make a living by growing and selling olives. An olive tree that is about 15 to 20 years old produces about 15 to 20 kilogrammes of olives each year.
Help us reach our goal of planting 5,000 olive trees in the next few months. This Sadaqah Jariyah will help around 1200 farmers have safe and stable ways to make a living.
Your tree will go wherever it is most needed, but one of the most important places we plant olive trees is in Palestine. There, we help farmers who are struggling to keep their land and jobs by planting olive trees.
It’s no wonder the Messenger (PBUH) labelled olive trees as blessed; they produce beautiful and nourishing fruits, and they’re mentioned seven times in the Quran.
What is Sadaqah Jariyah?
Sadaqah Jariyah, often referred to as "continuous charity," is an act of giving that provides ongoing benefits to others and rewards to the donor. Unlike regular Sadaqah, which is a one-time act of charity, Sadaqah Jariyah continues to benefit others and generates spiritual rewards for the giver for as long as the charity continues to be of service. Examples of Sadaqah Jariyah include building a school, digging a well, planting a tree, or providing educational materials that people will use for years to come.