{"id":17321,"date":"2024-04-28T13:14:35","date_gmt":"2024-04-28T10:14:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/?p=17321"},"modified":"2024-04-28T13:14:35","modified_gmt":"2024-04-28T10:14:35","slug":"sponsoring-an-orphan-for-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/en\/sponsoring-an-orphan-for-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Sponsoring an orphan for life: Can an orphan sponsorship monthly or yearly?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/en\/ruling-on-sponsoring-an-orphan-from-zakat-funds\/\">sponsorship an orphan<\/a> is one of the noblest humanitarian acts in Islam and a manifestation of commendable benevolence that has gained a significant status from the Hadith of the Prophet (peace be upon him) that places the guardian of an orphan in paradise. He said, &#8220;The one who cares for an orphan and myself will be like this in Paradise,&#8221; showing his fingers very close together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">This article explores the feasibility and mechanisms of lifelong orphan sponsorship in theory and practice according to Sharia and ethical standards. Let&#8217;s together explore these methods and mechanisms set by our gracious religion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Definition of Orphan Sponsorship<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0It means <a href=\"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/en\/orphan-care-in-islam\/\">caring for children<\/a> who have lost their provider, especially those who become orphans before reaching maturity. This care includes looking after their living conditions, psychological well-being, and proper guidance, which holds great reward and high status in religion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Reward and Merit of Orphan Sponsorship<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">The opening Hadith of our article is but evidence of the high esteem and greatness of orphan sponsorship and its virtue, which returns to the sponsor with goodness and blessings in this world before its reward in the hereafter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16726 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/\u0627\u0644\u0628\u0646\u0631-2E-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1472\" height=\"370\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/\u0627\u0644\u0628\u0646\u0631-2E-1.jpg 1472w, https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/\u0627\u0644\u0628\u0646\u0631-2E-1-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/\u0627\u0644\u0628\u0646\u0631-2E-1-1024x257.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/\u0627\u0644\u0628\u0646\u0631-2E-1-768x193.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1472px) 100vw, 1472px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Types of Orphan Sponsorship: How can I sponsor an orphan?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0Orphan sponsorship can be achieved in several ways, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Financial Sponsorship: Provides the orphan with life&#8217;s necessities and meets his material needs such as food, clothing, education, and housing to raise him on Islamic ethical foundations, allowing him to grow in an environment that enhances his righteousness and enables him to face life&#8217;s challenges.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"> Family Sponsorship: Involving the sponsorship of the orphan\u2019s entire family if the orphan has siblings, thus ensuring their basic needs and emotional support to keep the family united and growing in a cohesive environment without separation.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Incorporating the Orphan into the Family: By integrating the orphan into the sponsor&#8217;s family, treating him as one of their own children, and ensuring his upbringing until he reaches maturity, at which point this sponsorship typically concludes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalgiving.org\/projects\/educate-500-orphans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14866 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1_Large-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"645\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1_Large-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1_Large-1-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1_Large-1-768x484.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Information about the Cost of Orphan Sponsorship<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Can an orphan be sponsored just once or for a month?<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monthly sponsorship of an orphan, while helpful, is not considered sufficient unless it continues until the orphan is able to sustain himself, either by reaching maturity or by having another guardian take over, in accordance with the saying of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him): &#8220;He who supports an orphan among Muslims, including their food and drink, until they no longer need support, is guaranteed Paradise without doubt.&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">This emphasizes the importance of ongoing, not temporary, care, noting that the reward is achieved by sincere intention and continuity in giving, as in the case of sponsoring education, which is considered a continuous charity that does not cease.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Cost of Annual Orphan Sponsorship<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">The methods of orphan sponsorship vary from one country to another, but they agree on the necessity to meet his basic needs\u2014food, clothing, education, and financial care\u2014responding to Islamic teachings that regard this act as a means to closeness to Allah.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>How can you sponsor an orphan annually?<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0Annual sponsorship of an orphan requires a detailed assessment of the child&#8217;s age and essential needs. To achieve this, you can cooperate with trusted charitable organizations or associations that ensure the <a href=\"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/en\/the-rights-of-orphans-to-education-how-to-sponsor-an-orphans-education-in-northern-syria\/\">orphan&#8217;s rights<\/a> and enable the sponsor to provide the best support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Cost of Monthly Orphan Sponsorship Monthly<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0sponsorship requires a reasonable financial amount, allowing the sponsor to commit continuously without feeling the financial burden of large annual commitments. This method ensures the orphan&#8217;s needs are met month after month, aligning with the sponsor&#8217;s financial capabilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalgiving.org\/projects\/educate-500-orphans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14868 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ASD_7_Large.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"645\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ASD_7_Large.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ASD_7_Large-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ASD_7_Large-768x484.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>How to Sponsor an Orphan Monthly<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0For monthly sponsorship, it is preferred to either transfer a specific monetary amount to the orphan living with his mother or a caregiving relative or to pay the amount to a qualified charitable organization that ensures the financial support reaches the orphan in a manner suitable to his actual circumstances and needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>How to Contribute to Orphan Sponsorship Online?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0Online sponsorship has become the most suitable in our current era due to the prevalence of wars and conflicts in regions like Palestine, Yemen, and also Syria, where this group of children finds themselves without a provider under the most difficult circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Online sponsorship provides innovative solutions for continuous care and support for these orphans, contributing to securing their future, especially with initiatives like &#8220;Masarat,&#8221; which focuses on sponsoring education for children in Northern Syria.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalgiving.org\/projects\/educate-500-orphans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15248 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-03-03-at-10.00.12-AM-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1600\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-03-03-at-10.00.12-AM-1.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-03-03-at-10.00.12-AM-1-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-03-03-at-10.00.12-AM-1-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-03-03-at-10.00.12-AM-1-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-03-03-at-10.00.12-AM-1-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-03-03-at-10.00.12-AM-1-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Masarat for Education and Vocational Training for Orphans and Displaced Persons in Northern Syria<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amid the challenges thousands of students face daily in continuing their education due to refugee conditions and lack of necessary facilities, the idea of a free educational initiative began, providing its services to the educational sector and facilitating access to all groups, especially those in need, such as orphans, people with disabilities, and widowed women.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/en\/\">Masarat<\/a> provides education through systems it has developed to suit the current conditions of students and meet their need for education without discrimination, ensuring equality for all groups: 1- An interactive educational system between students and teachers 2- A non-interactive educational system through a learning management platform 3- A <a href=\"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/en\/open-knowledge-gateway\/\">knowledge endowment specific to the initiative, which is a YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalgiving.org\/projects\/educate-500-orphans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14864 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/398345862_897957875201407_8757153951116087659_n_Large.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"645\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/398345862_897957875201407_8757153951116087659_n_Large.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/398345862_897957875201407_8757153951116087659_n_Large-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/old.masarat-sy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/398345862_897957875201407_8757153951116087659_n_Large-768x484.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Your donation today allows the Masarat initiative to expand the number of beneficiaries, which significantly achieves tangible results on the ground by educating more than 31,000 children to date.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Your donation now to the Masarat initiative has a long-lasting impact.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: &#8220;Every day that dawns over servants, two angels come down from heaven and one of them says, &#8216;O Allah! Compensate every person who spends in Your cause,&#8217; and the other says, &#8216;O Allah! Destroy every miser.'&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Spending in the way of Allah brings great good<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and spending to care for and educate orphans in Northern Syria has a multiplied effect.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>sponsorship an orphan is one of the noblest humanitarian acts in Islam and a manifestation of commendable benevolence that has gained a significant status from the Hadith of the Prophet (peace be upon him) that places the guardian of an orphan in paradise. 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