Planting trees is a virtuous act and holds reward as promised by Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu ‘alayhe wa sallam), just like Anas (Radi-Allahu ‘annhu) narrated from the Prophet (Sallallaahu ‘alayhe wa sallam),
“There is none amongst the Muslims who plants a tree or sows seeds, and then a bird, or a person, or an animal eats from it, but is regarded as a charitable gift for him.”
The closest Companions of our Prophet (Sallallaahu ‘alayhe wa sallam) would plant trees. In fact, Abu Darda, (Radi-Allahu ‘anhu) reports that whilst in Damascus he was planting a tree and someone passed by. “You are the companion of Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu ‘alayhe wa sallam) and you are busy in this!” Abu Darda (Radi-Allahu ‘anhu) replied, “Don’t be impatient” and narrated what he heard the Prophet (Sallallaahu ‘alayhe wa sallam) said about planting a tree (similar narration as mentioned above).
Many of us can take trees for granted which is a shame as they bring great benefits. Trees provide a habitat for wildlife, they improve the quality of air, they provide shade, they provide comfort, they can provide privacy for many. And let’s not forget, trees are indeed beautiful. They can easily beautify a landscape scenery; even with modern day buildings. Thus, planting a tree is recognised as sadaqah jariyah as it brings great benefits to humans, animals and nature as a whole.
And Allah (Subhan Allaah wa ta’aala) knows best.
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