Millions of families across the world have been torn apart by the death of their loved ones, leaving vulnerable women and children to face an uncertain future alone. For the majority of these orphans and widows, every day has become a struggle for survival. Without the financial support, protection, or any access to basic needs, they are forced to carry the burden of grief along with trying to rebuild their lives.
Muslim Aid works to support these vulnerable families facing hardship and provide help across some of the world’s most vulnerable communities. It is through your generosity that we are able to help restore hope and dignity to widows and orphaned children who have no place to turn to.
“So as for the orphan, do not oppress him.”
[Quran 93:9]
Goes towards housing fund for a widow and her family.
Provide a cash survival grant for a widow in urgent need
Could provide an orphan child with 6 months care & protection
Goes towards the Orphans & Widows Fund
Rescue five orphans with food, shelter, and protection
Can build a house for Orphans & Widows
Due to the ongoing wars and spread of natural disasters across countries, such as Palestine, Sudan, and Yemen, families are being left with little to no support. Many fathers who were once the main providers of their households have sadly lost their lives, leaving behind their wives and children with no income and security.
These orphans and widows are not only dealing with the emotional pain of losing their loved one, but are also left facing hunger and homelessness, and fear for their future. Widowed mothers are left to comfort their grieving children, along with finding food, shelter, and safety. In most cases, these mothers are unable to work or find a support network to help them care for their families.
The Prophet Muhammad (Peace be Upon Him) has said:
“The one who cares for an orphan and myself will be together in Paradise like this,” and he held his two fingers together.
(Bukhari).
At Muslim Aid, we believe that every child deserves safety and security and the right to look forward to a brighter future. We also believe that every widow deserves support, dignity and the ability to care for her family without the fear of homelessness.
As an Islamic charity, we work with local communities to provide support to vulnerable households, and through your donations, we are able to help provide emergency food, shelter, and emotional well-being support to widows and orphaned children.
Your kindness is helping widowed women gain the skills and training that they require to earn an income and become self-sufficient. The counselling services provided are helping families recover from the trauma and loss that they’ve had to endure.
They ask you, [O Muhammad], what they should spend. Say,
"Whatever you spend of good is [to be] for parents and relatives and orphans and the needy and the traveller. And whatever you do of good - indeed, Allah is Knowing of it."
[Quran 2:215]
When you donate to widows and orphans, you are providing more than just the financial assistance that they require. You’re offering comfort, security, and hope to families that are facing some of the hardest moments of their lives.
A donation of £60 can help support housing costs for a widow and her children. £100 can provide emergency cash to a widow in urgent need. £210 can provide six months of care for an orphan child. Larger donations can provide food, shelter, and education for families who have lost everything.
The Messenger of Allah (Peace be Upon Him) has said:
“The believer’s shade on the Day of Resurrection will be his charity.”
(Tirmidhi).
Every act of giving can become a source of mercy and reward for you, both in this life and the next. Your support is what can help vulnerable families move from hardship towards stability. The contribution that you make can give grieving mothers and children the chance to begin rebuilding their lives with hope and dignity.
Raising children alone without the financial support that’s needed can become overwhelming, especially in areas that are affected by war and poverty.
Muslim Aid work hard to provide widows with the support to raise their children to the best of their abilities, and through your donations, these women can gain the independence they need to create a safer future for themselves and their families.
Our work is committed to ensuring that no vulnerable woman is ever forgotten. Your contribution can help ease the burden of these women and remind them that the Ummah stands beside them in their time of need.
By helping orphaned children and widows, you are fulfilling an important duty of compassion and mercy towards those who need it most. Whether you choose to give a one-off donation or set up a regular giving payment, your generosity has the ability to change lives. As one, we can provide protection and hope to families that are struggling with loss and hardship.
Donate now to help the most vulnerable and help them look forward to a brighter future.
When you donate to widows and orphans, you are helping to provide food, shelter, education, healthcare, and emotional support to the most vulnerable families. Your support can help families rebuild their lives with hope and dignity. Islam teaches us to protect and care for the most vulnerable of people, and it is our duty to uphold this and ensure their safety.
Muslim Aid provides practical support, including food assistance, safe shelter, healthcare, counselling, and emergency aid. We also provide educational support and livelihood training, empowering vulnerable women and children and helping them build a hopeful future.
We are a faith-based British international charity that provides help to people who are victims of natural disasters or conflict or suffering from poverty, hunger, disease, homelessness, injustice, deprivation or lack of skills and economic opportunities.
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