Ramadan day 29 - staying single and childless will deprive you of the ultimate source of ongoing charity (sadaqa jaariya).
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "When a man dies, his deeds come to an end except for three things: Sadaqah Jariyah (ceaseless charity); a knowledge which is beneficial, or a virtuous descendant who prays for him (for the deceased)."
Sahih Muslim
Having children that are raised upon the deen can fulfill all 3 categories of deeds that continue after you have been buried 6 feet under:
A righteous child can give charity or perform charitable acts on your behalf - acts that you taught them.
A righteous child can spread beneficial knowledge - that you taught them.
A righteous child can pray for you after you are gone.
When I think of all my relatives that have passed away, it is no surprise that my immediate family is mostly on my mind.
In my case, that would be my father.
The countless duas that he receives from me are in sha Allah benefiting him, but who will make du’a for you when you’re gone? Of course we shouldn’t rely on anyone’s dua when we’re gone and even when we’re alive, but who wouldn’t want the honor of getting more good deeds and mercy from Allah subhana wata'aalah?