Sa'd asked: Messenger of Allah, Umm Sa'd has died; what form of sadaqah is best? He replied: Water (is best). He dug a well and said: It is for Umm Sa'd.
Reference: Sunan Abi Dawud 1681 In-book : Book 9, Hadith 126 English translation : Book 9, Hadith 1677
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