"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." - Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)

READ Foundation is a registered charity in the United Kingdom with over 400 schools, supporting 112,000 students and over 7,000 orphans annually.

Orphan Support Program: Join Dr. Shaykh Yasir Qadhi's Appeal During the Blessed 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah

As Ramadan reminds us of our obligation to the needy, the 10 days of Dhul Hijjah call us to acts of extraordinary virtue and generosity. During these blessed days that Allah has deemed the most sacred of the year, I invite you to join me in supporting READ Foundation's Orphan Support Program, a mission of mercy that transforms lives through education.

A Divine Promise: The Virtue of Supporting Orphans

Our beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, "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. This powerful hadith reminds us of the exceptional reward that awaits those who care for orphans.

Dear brothers and sisters, when we look at the state of our Ummah today, we see millions of innocent children left without parents-victims of conflict, poverty, and circumstance. As Muslims, we cannot simply observe this reality from a distance. We must act. We must respond. We must embody the compassion that defines our faith.

READ Foundation: Building Futures Through Education

During my visits to READ Foundation schools, I've witnessed firsthand the transformation that quality education brings to orphaned children. These children, who once faced a future of uncertainty and hardship, now walk with confidence, their minds enlightened with knowledge and hearts filled with hope.

This is not merely charity; it is an investment in the future of our Ummah.

READ Foundation currently supports over 7,000 orphans in more than 400 schools in Pakistan alone. Their work extends to multiple countries, reaching children in the most challenging environments—from refugee camps to remote, climate-affected areas.

The Power of Education: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty

What distinguishes READ Foundation's approach is its focus on sustainable change through education. They understand that to truly help an orphan, one must not simply feed them for a day but equip them with knowledge and skills that will secure their future for a lifetime.

The statistics speak volumes: 112,000 students attend READ schools, with 5,948 trained educators providing quality education. Each school becomes a beacon of hope in communities where despair once prevailed.

Your Donation During These Sacred Days

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught us that no deed is more beloved to Allah than those performed during these ten days of Dhul Hijjah. What better time to extend your hand to those in need?

Your contribution today will help:

• Provide quality education to orphaned children in crisis zones
• Supply educational materials and resources
• Train dedicated teachers who understand the unique needs of orphans
• Create safe, nurturing environments where children can heal and grow
• Empower communities to break the cycle of poverty

An Investment in This World and the Next

Remember, dear brothers and sisters, when you support an orphan, you're not only changing their life in this world-you're securing your place in Jannah. Our Prophet (peace be upon him) didn't merely say he would be with the caretaker of orphans in Paradise; he illustrated their closeness by joining his fingers.

As I've witnessed in my work with READ Foundation, the transformation in these children's lives is remarkable. Children who once had no hope now dream of becoming doctors, engineers, teachers, and leaders. This is not just charity—it is a revival of the human spirit.

The Time to Act is Now

The blessed days of Dhul Hijjah are upon us- days when our good deeds are multiplied manifold. I call upon you to seize this sacred opportunity. Don't simply be moved by the plight of orphans—be part of their solution.

Through READ Foundation's established infrastructure across Pakistan, Bangladesh, Yemen, Turkiye, and Lebanon, including areas with displaced Syrian and Palestinian children, your donation will reach those most in need.

In the Quran, Allah repeatedly reminds us of our obligation to orphans. These are not mere suggestions but divine instructions that reflect the essence of our faith.

Join me during these blessed days in supporting READ Foundation's Orphan Support Program. Together, we can transform despair into hope, darkness into light, and uncertainty into promise-one child, one education, one future at a time.

May Allah accept our humble efforts and place us among those who will be close to the Prophet (peace be upon him) in Paradise.

-Dr. Shaykh Yasir Qadhi