THE 113TH KHUTBAH
ON RIGHTS OF AN ORPHAN IN ISLAM AT AREA
10 JUMA’AH MASJID ABUJA, BY IMAM YAHYA GARBA AL-YOLAWI, ON 31ST MARCH 2017/ 3RD RAJAB 1438 AFTER HIJRA
TOPIC:
RIGHTS OF AN ORPHAN IN ISLAM
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious the
Most Merciful
To
proceed; My dear respected brothers and sisters in Islam, today’s khutbah
centered on the rights of an orphan in
Islam.
An
orphan is a child who has lost his father or both his parents before the age of
maturity. Islam as a universal way of living that covers all aspects of life, one
of its teachings is the rights the of children to be protected, most especially
those are less privileged and orphans. Quran and sunnah of the prophet (SAW)
are very clear concerning the issue of orphans living in
the muslaim community
are to be well raised and protected, to be taken care of physically,
financially, educationally, psychologically and emotionally. Anyone, whom Allah
(SWT) has chosen to be the guardian of an orphan must be steadfast and must
give these rights to the child to receive the great reward prepared for those
taking care of them.
Some of the verses and ahadith on
reward of taking care of orphans includes:
Satan
threatens you with poverty and orders you to immorality, while Allah promises
you forgiveness from Him and bounty. And Allah is all-Encompassing and Knowing.
[Q2:268]
1. Securing
the ticket of high place in paradise : The messenger of Allah was reported to
have said "I and the caretaker of the orphan will enter Paradise together
like this, raising (by way of illustration) his forefinger and middle finger
jointly, leaving no space in between." [Saheeh al-Bukhaari].
2. Angels
prayers to the giver:"No day pass upon [Allah's] servants without two
angels descending [to Earth]. One of them says, 'O Allah, give recompense
(khalaf) to those who give [charity]!'; the other says, 'O Allah give loss
(talaf) to those who withhold [charity]!'" Bukhari and Muslim.
3. Removing
difficulties and complications in this world and here after
"Whoever
removes a worldly grief from a believer, Allah will remove from him one of the
griefs of the Day of Judgment" [Saheeh Muslim].
4. Happiness
and protection is granted to those giving out to less privileged and orphans; Allah
(SWT) “..And they give food in spite of love for it to the needy, the orphan,
and the captive, [Saying], "We feed you only for the countenance of Allah
. We wish not from you reward or gratitude. Indeed, We fear from our Lord a Day
severe and distressful."So Allah will protect them from the evil of that
Day and give them sparkle and happiness” Q76: 8-12
5. Robing
the head of an orphan soften one’s heart: A man once came to the Messenger of
Allah, (SAW) and complained that he feels hardness in his heart. The Messenger
of Allah said, "Would you like that
your heart becomes soft and that you acquire what you need? Be merciful with
the orphan, pat his head and feed him from what you eat. This will soften your
heart, and enable you to get what you need." [At-Tabaraanee &
As-Silsilah as-Saheehah]
6. One
of the 16 signs of Righteousness: Allah (SWT) says: “Righteousness is not that
you turn your faces toward the east or the west, but [true] righteousness is
[in] one who believes in Allah , the Last Day, the angels, the Book, and the
prophets and gives wealth, in spite of love for it, to relatives, orphans, the
needy, the traveler, those who ask [for help], and for freeing slaves; [and who]
establishes prayer and gives zakah; [those who] fulfill their promise when they
promise; and [those who] are patient in poverty and hardship and during battle.
Those are the ones who have been true, and it is those who are the
righteous”.2:177 and He says: “Worship Allah and associate nothing with Him,
and to parents do good, and to relatives, orphans, the needy, the near
neighbor, the neighbor farther away, the companion at your side, the traveler,
and those whom your right hands possess. Indeed, Allah does not like those who
are self-deluding and boastful". Q4:36
7. Injustice
and oppression to orphans brings severe punishment in this world as well as in
the Hereafter: Allah (SWT) says: “Have you seen the one who denies the
Recompense? For that is the one who drives away the orphan, And does not
encourage the feeding of the poor. Q107: 1-3 and He Says: “ And do not approach
the orphan's property except in a way that is best until he reaches maturity.
And give full measure and weight in justice. We do not charge any soul except
[with that within] its capacity. And when you testify, be just, even if [it
concerns] a near relative. And the covenant of Allah fulfill. This has He
instructed you that you may remember”.Q6152
8. Those
consume orphans’ wealth are consuming hell fire: “Indeed, those who devour the
property of orphans unjustly are only consuming into their bellies fire. And
they will be burned in a Blaze”. Q.4:10
SOME
OF THE RIGHTS OF AN ORPHAN IN ISLAM
1.
The right of custody: this covers what the child needs from the time of
birth,like breast feeding,food, care, medical,clothes,and emotional aspects
relating to mercy, affection and all
what he needs to be safe and secured emotionally.
2.
The right to being raised: Every child holds the right to being raised by
either a mother (if alive) or by any responsible person who will serve as a
guide. It entails caring for the child both emotionally and physically.
Children must be nurtured, loved, care for. They must be taught good Islamic
morals, disciplined and taught to differentiate right from wrong. This is to
ensure that the child grows up to become a good member of society who will
benefit the people around him positively and that includes:
A- teaching an orphan the
values of Islam and the performance of his religious Islamic duties, by setting
a good example.
B- avoiding excessive spoiling, roughness, or weakness, as well as
not preferring a child over the other.
C- the fulfillment of their emotional needs, by offering the proper
care,love, and guidance suitable for every stage of childhood.
D- to remember that the negative behavior of the adult is a product
of his childhood experiences. Take not
of that.
3- the right of child support: child support means food, clothing, housing,
education, and medical attention.
4- The inheritance right: as long as all children are entitled to
inherent their parents, the orphan is worthy as well if not more worthy.
If the parents of the orphan left behind property, it is absolutely
important that the guardian of that child keeps it until the child is of age,
and give it to him. One should never use what belongs to the orphan except if
he intends to invest it into something that will benefit the child when he
comes of age. Whatever happens, the orphan must be given every dime of what is
his. Wrongfully consuming the property of orphans incurs the wrath of Allah.
“Indeed, those who devour the property of orphans unjustly are only
consuming into their bellies fire and they will be burned in a blaze.” (Qur’an.
Al-nisa. 10)
“And give to the orphans their property, and do not substitute
worthless (things) for (their) good (ones) and do not devour their property (as
an addition) to your own property; this is surely a great sin.” (Surah an-Nisā’
4:2)
3. The right to child support: This includes the right to
education, clothing, feeding, shelter, and healthcare. “And they feed for the
love of ALLAH, the poor, the orphans, and the captive” (Qur’an, Al-Nisa.8). A
parent can never be replaced, but as Muslims, we can still give these children
the best we can. Allah knows why he chose to make someone an orphan, and why he
chooses you to be the guardian of that child. Have sound iman and remember that
Allah is ever seeing, all hearing of what we do. Indeed, there is great reward
for taking care of an orphan.
CURRENT SITUATION OF ORPHANS IN THE NORTH EAST
We most appreciate Government for crushing the insurgence and
bringing peace to Nigeria but in the other hand, There are more than forty thousand
40, 000 orphans ranging from age 6-12 years across the three affected state
viz: Borno, Yobe and Adamawa state living no parents, no quality education and
no any ascertain future, These children some of theme witness when their parent
are being, beaten, crushed, killed, mal-treat or even slaughtered. These
children both muslim and Christian among them need to be well trained, properly
raised to change their negative, thinking toward their people and community.
The situation is beyond setting IDPs and giving food assistance, sometime will
reach and sometimes would be diverted by selfish and hearted less officials.
OUR RESPONSIBLTY TOWARDS ORPHANS IN AND OUTSITE IDPs
In orders to eradicate this timing bomb, all hands most be on deck,
Government and private organizations should intensified their efforts toward education
and future of these children, our religious leaders and traditional rulers
should mobilize and sensitized their people on the gravity of this issue,
individuals and well to do among us should wake-up from their sleeping as
matter of urgency to think and re-think of the way out, not talking; or blaming
game but actions and way out, committees
for lasting solutions need to be set up
at various levels not only in the 3 states but in the nation at large.
Finally, May Allah SWT forgive me where I erred and may HE guide
and protect our Iman .
Contact: yahyalyolawi@gmail.com
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