In short: The Prophet ٣ promised that those who care for orphans will be beside him in Paradise. Sponsor an orphan today.
Few acts of charity carry the closeness to the Prophet Muhammad ٣ that caring for an orphan does. He himself was an orphan, and he held the care of orphans among the most honoured deeds in Islam. To sponsor an orphan is to step into one of the most beloved Sunnahs and to earn a place near him in the Hereafter.
The Prophet’s ص promise to orphan sponsors
The Prophet ٣ raised two fingers together and said that he and the one who cares for an orphan will be like these two in Paradise (reported in Sahih al-Bukhari). There is no higher honour than this nearness. He also taught that the best household among Muslims is one in which an orphan is treated well.
Who is an orphan in Islam?
In Islam, an orphan (yateem) is a child who has lost their father before reaching the age of maturity. Such children are often left without provision, protection or the means to be educated. Caring for them — through food, shelter, clothing and schooling — restores both their dignity and their future.
How orphan sponsorship transforms a life
- Nutritious food and clean water for healthy growth
- Safe shelter and clothing
- Access to education and the Qur’an
- The dignity of being cared for and not forgotten
Sponsor an orphan with Zia Ul Ummah
Through Zia Ul Ummah Foundation you can sponsor an orphan and provide for their essential needs and education. Many of the 30,000 children we support across more than 250 institutions are orphans receiving free schooling, housing and meals. Your monthly sponsorship is a steady source of mercy in a vulnerable child’s life — and a Sunnah that the Prophet ٣ loved.
Be Beside the Prophet ص in Paradise
Sponsor an orphan and provide food, shelter and education to a vulnerable child.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the reward for sponsoring an orphan?
The Prophet ٣ promised that the one who cares for an orphan will be with him in Paradise, as close as two fingers held together.
Who counts as an orphan in Islam?
An orphan is a child who has lost their father before reaching maturity.
Can I use my Zakat to sponsor an orphan?
Yes, provided the orphan is poor or needy, which places them among the eligible categories of Zakat recipients.
How does orphan sponsorship work?
Your regular donation provides an orphan with food, shelter, clothing and education through Zia Ul Ummah Foundation.