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**itaspCatCriny** · 05-13-2012, 09:50 PM

... adoption comes with great responsibilities, yes, but now is the time for the ummah to take even more responsibilities than ever, just look around, you'll know what I mean...

Yes, and it is a very important and necessary task for the ummah to undertake however, not everyone is suited for adoption or the personal care of an orphan in their homes in which case it is important to keep in mind that just because a person doesn't or can't adopt doesn't mean there is nothing more for them to do. There are other options.

The link on Adoption in Islam lists everything nicely and in connection with ^ lets remember and not take this responsibility lightly:

6. The adopted child should not be treated in a different way. It is important to treat the adopted child with love and affection, especially if the child is helpless or in need of more attention. If a person feels that he\she can not maintain a good relationship with an adopted child, then they should not adopt, because instead of being worthy of reward he\she will be regarded as being sinful. I have had the unfortunate experience of seeing first hand how 'adopted' children can be mistreated starting at a very young age, used as servants/maids, kept home from school, kept in tattered clothes, not permitted to play and laugh with other children, no cuddles or positive expressions of love and care, beatings... it really is crucial that people understand the responsibility fully.

We all need to do something, in one way or another.

like how your parents have been helping... sister Clearwater

has been sponsoring a child... others have been volunteering to assist families and tutor them in their lessons... others volunteer in hospitals where sick orphans are cared for... others deliver food to those in need... some open their homes to families in distress so that the children do not have to be separated from their parents.... whatever a person is able, comfortable and committed to doing.

Whatever our abilities, there is always something we can do.

05-13-2012, 09:50 PM	#16
itaspCatCriny Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 463 Senior Member	... adoption comes with great responsibilities, yes, but now is the time for the ummah to take even more responsibilities than ever, just look around, you'll know what I mean... Yes, and it is a very important and necessary task for the ummah to undertake however, not everyone is suited for adoption or the personal care of an orphan in their homes in which case it is important to keep in mind that just because a person doesn't or can't adopt doesn't mean there is nothing more for them to do. There are other options. The link on Adoption in Islam lists everything nicely and in connection with ^ lets remember and not take this responsibility lightly: 6. The adopted child should not be treated in a different way. It is important to treat the adopted child with love and affection, especially if the child is helpless or in need of more attention. If a person feels that he\she can not maintain a good relationship with an adopted child, then they should not adopt, because instead of being worthy of reward he\she will be regarded as being sinful. I have had the unfortunate experience of seeing first hand how 'adopted' children can be mistreated starting at a very young age, used as servants/maids, kept home from school, kept in tattered clothes, not permitted to play and laugh with other children, no cuddles or positive expressions of love and care, beatings... it really is crucial that people understand the responsibility fully. We all need to do something, in one way or another. like how your parents have been helping... sister Clearwater has been sponsoring a child... others have been volunteering to assist families and tutor them in their lessons... others volunteer in hospitals where sick orphans are cared for... others deliver food to those in need... some open their homes to families in distress so that the children do not have to be separated from their parents.... whatever a person is able, comfortable and committed to doing. Whatever our abilities, there is always something we can do.
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