Caring for Orphans – A Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ
Millions of children across our Ummah suffer from poverty, displacement, and orphanhood. Sadly, they are denied the chance to realize their potential as adult Muslims—not because of the difficulties they are growing up in but because an indifferent Ummah refuses to extend a loving hand.
Many of these children survive in terrible conditions. They live in makeshift tents or dilapidated homes, with no regular income, food, or healthcare.
Our Responsibility
Caring for the physical and spiritual needs of an orphan is one of the loftiest acts of worship in the sight of Allah Most High. The Qur’an and Sunnah are replete with reminders about supporting them and never refusing them assistance.
In adherence to this noble action, Ummah Welfare Trust strives to sponsor and assist as many orphans as possible. Many of these children are the offspring of righteous parents who were killed in wars and oppression. Their rights upon us are irrefutable.
‘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]
Lighten the Orphans’ Burdens
This support eases the burdens on their guardians—mostly mothers—who often receive little or no assistance for their children’s needs. It also ensures that these innocent children can eat daily, attend school, and reach their full potential, inshaAllah.
Securing financial independence for vulnerable Muslims is one of the surest ways to preserve their faith and honor. Sponsor an orphan in one of Ummah Welfare Trust’s most noble projects, and help preserve the honor of the Ummah’s orphans today.
For Most Needy
In Afghanistan
In Iraq
In Syria
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Sponsor an Orphan
You can set up a standing order or pay the full yearly amount at once, and rest assured that your zakat will be accepted. You will receive a detailed update about your sponsored child every year.
Let us help them. Donate today, gain success, and strive for the lofty company of our noble Messenger ﷺ in Jannah.
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