Muslimness Has Sponsored An Orphan!
Monday, March 01, 2010 Read more → editor, muslimness, sacrifice yourself campaign, zaufishan.co.uk In the name of God, entirely Compassionate, especially Merciful | Peace be with you
In the name of God, compassionate & merciful بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيمِ Peace be with you السلام عليكم
Wonderful news!
In December 2009 Muslimness started a Sacrifice Yourself Campaign towards sponsoring an orphan. After research we decided to use Action Aid for our sponsorship as our humble way of taking part in humanitarian causes. This is important for us because it reflects our Muslim beliefs in human compassion and it's important for you, to spread the kindness, track our progress and participate.
The legalities have been established and last week I – Zaufishan – received the sponsor pack for our orphan child. Alhamdulillah, I am ecstatic to be sharing this with Muslimness fans, seriously, I’m wohoo-ing and most humbled.
The delivered pack included a sponsorship guide, details of our orphan, the statistics of orphans in deprived countries and a pen pal opportunity so we can stay updated on our orphan’s progress.
In December 2009 Muslimness started a Sacrifice Yourself Campaign towards sponsoring an orphan. After research we decided to use Action Aid for our sponsorship as our humble way of taking part in humanitarian causes. This is important for us because it reflects our Muslim beliefs in human compassion and it's important for you, to spread the kindness, track our progress and participate.
The legalities have been established and last week I – Zaufishan – received the sponsor pack for our orphan child. Alhamdulillah, I am ecstatic to be sharing this with Muslimness fans, seriously, I’m wohoo-ing and most humbled.
The delivered pack included a sponsorship guide, details of our orphan, the statistics of orphans in deprived countries and a pen pal opportunity so we can stay updated on our orphan’s progress.
We will be writing to our orphan regularly
Our newest family member
Our sponsor was given to a 5 year old girl from Mozambique, in a village called Tres de Fevereiro. Her name is Vina Horacio Palanhe, she is one of six children. She lives in a house made of mud walls and a thatched roof, and there is a protected water source nearby. Like many people in the area Vina and her family are Christian, their local language is Changane.
Our sponsor was given to a 5 year old girl from Mozambique, in a village called Tres de Fevereiro. Her name is Vina Horacio Palanhe, she is one of six children. She lives in a house made of mud walls and a thatched roof, and there is a protected water source nearby. Like many people in the area Vina and her family are Christian, their local language is Changane.
Our newest family member: Vina, aged 5
Trouble for orphans
During the 1980’s and early 90’s Tres de Fevereiro faced many challenges – displacement due to conflict, and more recently floods have destroyed homes, crops, schools and water sources. Vina’s family relies on farming to grow food and earn a living, such as maize, beans and cassava. Yet poor farming techniques, unavailability of seeds and extreme weather patterns of prolonged drought and severe floods, means families struggle to grow enough to eat. Our sponsor ensures regular provision of seeds and tools for Vina’s family to InshaAllah grow crops.
Although our little Vina is too young to go to school, primary education is now free in Mozambique. However, the lack of investment by the government means the quality of classrooms, learning materials and basic facilities are just inadequate. A typical classroom will have 90 children with just one teacher. As a result, many children do not complete their primary education. When Vina is ready for school she will be provided a good education through our support; although I for one do know it is not enough.
Further, the rate of HIV and AIDS in the Manhica district, where Tres de Fevereiro is located, is 25%. This is the highest rate in Mozambique and nearly double the national prevalence rate. Access to healthcare is also inadequate, not only affecting the health of people affected with HIV and AIDS but meaning many other common health problems, including malaria, go untreated.
Our sponsorship through Action Aid will InshaAllah work integrally with the community of Vina to tackle the poverty she faces. Activities include improving sources of income, the quality of schools, access to safe, clean water and healthcare.
During the 1980’s and early 90’s Tres de Fevereiro faced many challenges – displacement due to conflict, and more recently floods have destroyed homes, crops, schools and water sources. Vina’s family relies on farming to grow food and earn a living, such as maize, beans and cassava. Yet poor farming techniques, unavailability of seeds and extreme weather patterns of prolonged drought and severe floods, means families struggle to grow enough to eat. Our sponsor ensures regular provision of seeds and tools for Vina’s family to InshaAllah grow crops.
Although our little Vina is too young to go to school, primary education is now free in Mozambique. However, the lack of investment by the government means the quality of classrooms, learning materials and basic facilities are just inadequate. A typical classroom will have 90 children with just one teacher. As a result, many children do not complete their primary education. When Vina is ready for school she will be provided a good education through our support; although I for one do know it is not enough.
Further, the rate of HIV and AIDS in the Manhica district, where Tres de Fevereiro is located, is 25%. This is the highest rate in Mozambique and nearly double the national prevalence rate. Access to healthcare is also inadequate, not only affecting the health of people affected with HIV and AIDS but meaning many other common health problems, including malaria, go untreated.
Our sponsorship through Action Aid will InshaAllah work integrally with the community of Vina to tackle the poverty she faces. Activities include improving sources of income, the quality of schools, access to safe, clean water and healthcare.
How you can help
In Islam caring for orphans who do not have any regular source of protection, is a duty and beautiful good deed. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said that:
The Qur'an as the Word of Allah and guide for Muslims frequently mentions how supporting any orphan is a part of imaan - faith.
The small group effort of Muslimness brought about this orphan sponsor which drastically supports the life of one individual. Our message to our readers is if we as a team can spread light into lives of children like Vina, for the better, then on a larger scale, with your generous support, we can change the lives of many others.
We have plans InshaAllah to sponsor another orphan soon. If you would like to donate towards Vina’s sponsorship or if you are interested in this please email us on contact@muslimness.com
In Islam caring for orphans who do not have any regular source of protection, is a duty and beautiful good deed. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said that:
"The best house among the Muslims is the house in which orphans are well treated. The worst house among the Muslims is the house in which orphans are ill treated. I and the guardian of the orphan will be in the Garden like that," (holding up two entwined fingers). Reported by Abu Hurayra (ra)
The Qur'an as the Word of Allah and guide for Muslims frequently mentions how supporting any orphan is a part of imaan - faith.
"Worship Allah and associate nothing with Him, and to parents do good, and to relatives, orphans, the needy, the near neighbor, the neighbor farther away, the companion at your side, the traveler, and those whom your right hands possess. Indeed, Allah does not like those who are self-deluding and boastful." (Qur'an, 4:36)
The small group effort of Muslimness brought about this orphan sponsor which drastically supports the life of one individual. Our message to our readers is if we as a team can spread light into lives of children like Vina, for the better, then on a larger scale, with your generous support, we can change the lives of many others.
We have plans InshaAllah to sponsor another orphan soon. If you would like to donate towards Vina’s sponsorship or if you are interested in this please email us on contact@muslimness.com
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