بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

An orphan in Islam is defined as a child who has lost his father or both of his parents. In Arabic, an orphan is called a yateem.

Of the many members of society, orphans are among the most vulnerable. This is particularly true in countries where there is little social support and where services are largely inadequate.

The noble values which Islam has laid out can be summarily understood by looking at the importance the religion has given to looking after orphans.

'I and the person who looks after an orphan and provides for him, will be in Paradise like this,' (putting his index and middle fingers together). - Saheeh al-Bukhari

Alhamdulillah, Ummah Welfare Trust supports thousands of orphans, helping safeguard their iman and providing them a chance where there one was not.

Orphans are supported:

in Albania, Bangladesh, Burma, Chechnya, India, Kashmir,Palestine, Philippines, Somalia, Syria, Sudan and Pakistan.

The cost of sponsoring an orphan is £25 per month or £300 per annum (except for Syria, where the cost is £34 per month).

Transforming a life costs us little but ensures us a place in Paradise inshaAllah. It is a means of continuous charity as the donor receives rewards for all the good that the sponsored child does.

For making regular payments, please download an Orphan Sponsorship form (PDF).

May whatever good come from the donations be our salvation in the hereafter. May the bad from it be forgiven by the Most Merciful. Ameen