This summer, as we embarked on our journey as a new family, I wanted my maher, a traditional Islamic marriage gift given by the groom to the bride, to have a lasting impact beyond just our own lives. I chose to donate it to build a water well, hoping it would serve as a source of benefit in both this world and the hereafter. Knowing that our gift could bring clean water to those in need, it felt like a meaningful way to start our marriage—by touching the lives of others. In doing so, I hope that our contribution will bring blessings not only to us but also to the community we’re reaching out to.