‘I and the person who looks after an orphan and provides for him, will be in Paradise like this,’ (putting his index and middle fingers together).
[Bukhari]
An orphan in Islam is defined as a child who has lost his father or both of his parents. In Arabic, an orphan is called a yateem.
Of the many members of society, orphans are among the most vulnerable. This is particularly true in countries where there is little social support and where services are largely inadequate.
The noble values which Islam has laid out can be summarily understood by looking at the importance the religion has given to looking after orphans.
Alhamdulillah, Ummah Welfare Trust supports thousands of orphans, helping safeguard their iman and providing them a chance where there one was not.
Orphans are supported in Afghanistan, Albania, India, Iraq, Kashmir, Syria, Ethiopia, Sri Lanka and Pakistan.
The cost of sponsoring an orphan
This amount helps cover the child’s food, health and education costs.
Transforming a life costs us little but ensures us a place in Paradise inshaAllah. It is a means of continuous charity as the donor receives rewards for all the good that the sponsored child does.
Afghanistan Orphanage
Help build a new educational complex for 1,500 orphaned children in the province of Khost. Read More…
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Widow Support
Widowhood remains one of the Ummah’s biggest challenges. Help our sisters survive being alone. Read More…
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Food Aid
Composed of a variety of staple foods, food packs are distributed in areas of
urgent need. Read More…
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