A Living Legacy of Love, Service, and Shared Humanity

Location: Bukala Subvillage, Ng’hundya Village, Bungulwa Ward, Kwimba District, Mwanza Region
Number of Families Benefiting Daily: 75
Total Beneficiaries Daily: 460
Date Handed Over: 5th June 2025 | 8th Dhul Qa’dah 1446 AH
Donors: In loving memory of Marhum Gulam Mohamed Bahadur Ali Mawji, Marhuma Laila Bai N.M. Nasser, Marhum Murtaza G.B. Mawji, Marhum Nawshad G.B. Mawji, and Marhum Roshan G.B. Mawji
With Support From: Nudba Group of Toronto

Water as a Universal Right and Sacred Trust

Water is not just a basic necessity; it is a divine gift and an enduring symbol of mercy. Across all faiths and cultures, water represents life, purification, sustenance, and renewal. In Islam, especially within the Shia tradition, the act of providing water is considered among the most meritorious deeds. Imam Ali (a.s) stated: “The best form of charity is giving water to drink.”

On 8th Dhul Qa’dah 1446 AH—a sacred day in the Islamic calendar falling within the spiritual month honoring Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Ridha (a.s)—this shallow well was handed over to the people of Bukala. It now serves hundreds daily, reflecting the values of compassion, dignity, and continuity that transcend generations.
Commemorating Lives Through Acts of Eternal Value

This well stands as a waqf (charitable endowment) dedicated to the loving memory of five individuals whose legacies live on through the ripple effect of clean, life-saving water. Instead of being forgotten with time, their names are now etched into the daily lives of the families who use this water for drinking, cooking, sanitation, and agriculture.

By empowering a community with access to safe water, the donors and their families have fulfilled not only a social obligation but a profound spiritual legacy—one that offers thawab al-jariyah (ongoing reward) for generations to come.
Unity in Humanity: Serving Without Boundaries
Though this donation comes through the Shia tradition and the kind support of the Nudba Group of Toronto, the impact transcends religious or tribal affiliations. It is a reminder that our shared humanity and common values—kindness, equity, and social justice—are what bind us most meaningfully.

This water source is open to all: Christian, Muslim, believer, and non-believer; young, old, women, men, children, and the elderly; abled and differently abled. Access to clean water should never be a privilege—it is a human right. In this spirit, Well No. 825 symbolizes a bridge that connects people, not a wall that separates them.
A Model for Legal Philanthropy and Sustainable Development
This well also serves as a practical embodiment of legal philanthropy—an approach that aligns charitable giving with human rights, equity, and sustainability. It supports several UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including:
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 1 & 2: No Poverty and Zero Hunger
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
By investing in accessible and community-owned infrastructure, this well encourages local empowerment, public health improvements, and gender equity, as fetching water is often a burden borne by women and girls.

Call to Action: Be the Reason for Someone’s Tomorrow♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡
This is more than a well. It’s an invitation—a call to each one of us to reflect on what legacy we are creating.
Will we leave behind convenience, or compassion? Luxury, or life?

We invite individuals, families, and institutions—regardless of belief or background—to take part in this mission of shared humanity. Sponsor a well. Educate your community. Partner with us in creating access to dignity.
{“Whoever saves a life, it is as if he had saved all of mankind.” — Qur’an 5:32}

In Memory. In Service. In Unity.

May the souls of the honored departed rest in eternal peace, embraced by divine mercy. May this well be a source of blessing for them and a beacon of hope for the living.