Introduction
What Is Legacy Giving?
Why Choose Legacy Giving?
How Legacy Giving Aligns With Islam
How to Get Started with Legacy Giving
Step 1: Reflect on Your Intentions
Step 2: Consult a Legal or Estate Planning Professional
Step 3: Choose Your Type of Gift
Step 4: Inform Us of Your Intent
Leave a Lasting Legacy
Frequently Asked Questions
Legacy giving, also known as planned giving, is a powerful way to create lasting impact through charity—long after your lifetime. By including Umma Foundation in your will or estate plans, you help sustain life-saving programs that support food relief, orphan care, water access, and education in underserved communities.
This guide will help you understand what legacy giving means, how it aligns with Islamic principles, and the steps to start planning your legacy today.
Legacy giving is a form of charitable donation made through your financial or estate planning. It allows individuals to leave behind acharitable bequestorIslamic estate giftthat continues to support causes they care about.
Examples of legacy giving include:
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These gifts can often offertax benefitsand provide an opportunity to fulfill zakat or sadaqah obligations beyond your lifetime.
Legacy giving helps you:
Many of our donors choose legacy giving because they want to leave the world better than they found it—providing clean water, meals, and shelter for those most in need.
Explore insights on the impact of planned giving fromCharity Navigator.
Legacy giving can be structured in ways that arezakat-eligibleand shariah-compliant. You can designate a portion of your estate as sadaqah jariyah (ongoing charity), ensuring the reward continues even after death.
“When a person dies, their deeds come to an end except for three: ongoing charity, beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who prays for them.” — Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) (Muslim)
For more on Islamic inheritance and charitable giving, visitIslamic Relief USA's legacy giving page.
Here are simple steps to begin planning your legacy with Umma Foundation:
A helpful resource to explore isFreeWill, a platform that simplifies the will-making process.
By choosing legacy giving, you join a special group of donors committed to transforming lives—now and for generations to come. Your gift ensures that families continue to receive essential aid, children gain access to education, and vulnerable communities build sustainable futures.
🟢Start Your Legacy Giving Plan TodayVisit our secure contact form to connect with our team:🔗ummafoundation.org/plan-legacy-giving
Learn howHarvard's legacy giving strategyhas empowered educational and global health impact.
Q: What is legacy giving?A: Legacy giving is the act of making a charitable donation through your estate or financial plan, often via a will or trust.
Q: Can Muslims participate in legacy giving?A: Yes. Legacy giving can fulfill sadaqah jariyah and zakat through shariah-compliant planning.
Q: Do I need a lawyer to set this up?A: While not required, consulting an estate planning attorney can help ensure your gift is legal, tax-efficient, and aligns with your values.
