Sponsoring an orphan is one of the noblest and greatest deeds in Islam. It is not merely a religious duty but a profound expression of mercy and humanity. In a world teeming with conflicts and crises, the number of orphans facing immense challenges after losing their paternal support is on the rise. Islam has urged the care and embrace of orphans, offering them a helping hand until they reach maturity. This is based on the religion’s firm belief that their protection is the protection of
Great Virtue and Abundant Reward
The sponsor of an orphan has a special status and a great promise from our Noble Messenger ﷺ of being a companion in Paradise. He said, “I and the sponsor of an orphan will be in Paradise like this,” and he gestured with his index and middle fingers, separating them slightly. This promise is not just an incentive; it is proof of the great virtue of this sponsorship and its impact on the orphan’s life. It provides them with guidance and direction, fills their life with kindness and affection, and saves them from material need. It is a means of purifying wealth, a blessing in sustenance, a sign of a compassionate heart, and a contribution to building an integrated community governed by love and affection.
Sponsoring an Orphan: A Station in Paradise and an Impact on Earth
Join us in our campaign to provide shelter, food and heat to orphans. Let’s be the hope that gives them the strength to face the harshness of life.
Tangible Efforts and a Continuous Impact
Organizations like “Ulfah” translate this great virtue into a tangible reality through comprehensive sponsorship programs that seek to secure a dignified life for orphans. Since its inception, Ulfah has worked to provide thousands of sponsorships that were not limited to material support but extended to include continuous monitoring of the children’s educational, health, and social status. It also ensures bringing joy to their hearts on occasions such as Eid. These continuous efforts show how a structured sponsorship program can restore hope to a child who has lost security and grant them an opportunity for a future they deserve.
