Planned Giving

Sadaqah Jariyah

Planned Giving

Islamic Community Center of Des Plaines (ICCD)
“When a person dies, their deeds come to an end except for three: ongoing charity (sadaqah jariyah), beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who prays for them.”
— Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (Sahih Muslim)

Leave a Legacy of Faith

Planned Giving is a powerful way to ensure your values live on. By including ICCD in your will or estate plan, you contribute to a legacy of worship, education, and service that benefits generations to come. Your gift becomes a form of Sadaqah Jariyah—ongoing charity that continues to earn reward even after your lifetime.

What You Can Give

Planned gifts may include:

A percentage of your estate or trust
Cash or securities
Real estate or personal property
Retirement assets

According to Islamic guidelines, up to 30% of your estate may be designated for charitable giving.

Benefits of Planned Giving

Benefit	Description
Control	Your assets remain under your control during your lifetime.
Flexibility	You can revise your gift as circumstances change.
Purpose	You may designate your gift for general use or a specific ICCD initiative.
Tax Relief	Charitable bequests may reduce estate taxes under current U.S. law.

Sample Language for Your Will or Trust

“I give, bequeath, and devise all (or __%) of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate to The Islamic Community Center of Des Plaines (ICCD), a nonprofit corporation in the State of Illinois, for its general and educational purposes.”

We recommend consulting your attorney or financial advisor to finalize your planned gift.

Let’s Build Together

Your planned gift helps ICCD expand its services, strengthen its infrastructure, and fulfill its mission with excellence. Whether it supports education, outreach, or facility development, your legacy will be felt in every prayer, every lesson, and every act of compassion.