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**itaspCatCriny** · 05-13-2012, 03:24 AM

I don't know much about 'adoption' in Islam and how it would work in these circumstances but I think we as an ummah have a collective responsibility towards each and every child since each one of them is Muslim, regardless of where they live - starting with those children who are under the care of Muslim governments.

That said, you probably should not rush into this - I think it is wise to wait to marry before you take on the care of an orphan and this is probably something you should inform your future wife about too since caring for orphans requires an extra gentle, caring, patient hand. Also, there are considerations you might want to research, list and prepare yourself for. For example, will the young girl be considered your non-mahram and have to cover herself when she reaches puberty? If you decide to care for a boy, will your wife have to take extra precautions at home to remain covered at all times when the young boy reaches a certain age? Caring for orphans is a part of our deen but I don't think everyone has the patience to take on the care of an orphan... it is a big responsibility but one that is necessary non-the-less. Just imagine, if every Muslim family cared for 1 orphan or poverty-stricken family - ensuring they have food, water, clothing, shelter and access to healthcare and education... how much stronger our ummah would be!

In the meantime, have you considered volunteering at an orphanage or helping a poverty-stricken family you might know about? You might want to start with your relatives and neighbours first.

All said and done... your intentions are very noble masha'Allah. May Allah (SWT) make it easy for you to reach out to the children of our ummah and may He reward you abundantly for your efforts and care for them and our ummah. Ameen.

05-13-2012, 03:24 AM	#3
itaspCatCriny Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 463 Senior Member	I don't know much about 'adoption' in Islam and how it would work in these circumstances but I think we as an ummah have a collective responsibility towards each and every child since each one of them is Muslim, regardless of where they live - starting with those children who are under the care of Muslim governments. That said, you probably should not rush into this - I think it is wise to wait to marry before you take on the care of an orphan and this is probably something you should inform your future wife about too since caring for orphans requires an extra gentle, caring, patient hand. Also, there are considerations you might want to research, list and prepare yourself for. For example, will the young girl be considered your non-mahram and have to cover herself when she reaches puberty? If you decide to care for a boy, will your wife have to take extra precautions at home to remain covered at all times when the young boy reaches a certain age? Caring for orphans is a part of our deen but I don't think everyone has the patience to take on the care of an orphan... it is a big responsibility but one that is necessary non-the-less. Just imagine, if every Muslim family cared for 1 orphan or poverty-stricken family - ensuring they have food, water, clothing, shelter and access to healthcare and education... how much stronger our ummah would be! In the meantime, have you considered volunteering at an orphanage or helping a poverty-stricken family you might know about? You might want to start with your relatives and neighbours first. All said and done... your intentions are very noble masha'Allah. May Allah (SWT) make it easy for you to reach out to the children of our ummah and may He reward you abundantly for your efforts and care for them and our ummah. Ameen.
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