“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.” [Bukhari] The status of the orphan in Islam is a lofty one. Our beloved Messenger (SAW) was an orphan – his father passed away before his birth, […]
The Rights of the Orphan in Islam
Much of what Islam teaches relates to the nurturing of the community as a whole. Visiting the sick, taking care of the traveller and being hospitable and generous to your neighbour are just a few examples of how each Muslims should take a degree of responsibility for the maintenance of the community. The beloved Prophet […]