THE IMPORTANCE OF GOOD TREATMENT OF ORPHANS
The importance of good treatment of orphans
ابغوني في الضعفاء ، فإنما تنصرون، وترزقون بضعفائكم
Abu-Darda (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Seek me among the weak, for you are given sustenance and help only because of the weak amongst you.” [Abu Dawud].
Typically speaking the word (الضعفاء) is translated as “weak” but what it really means is “vulnerable.” This applies to all of those who are vulnerable in society.
What’s embedded in our religion is the idea that Allah will treat us (as a community) the way we treat those who are the most vulnerable among us.
يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ أَنتُمُ الْفُقَرَاءُ إِلَى اللَّـهِ ۖ وَاللَّـهُ هُوَ الْغَنِيُّ الْحَمِيدُ
O mankind, you are those in need of Allah, while Allah is the Free of need, the Praiseworthy. [Qur’an 35:15]
وَاَللَّهُ فِي عَوْنِ اَلْعَبْدِ مَا كَانَ اَلْعَبْدُ فِي عَوْنِ أَخِيهِ
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Allah helps (is in the service of) His slave as long as he helps (is in the service of) his brother.” [Muslim.]
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