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Looking For Homes For 217 Muslim Orphans In USA

Posted: 13 Muharram 1423, 28 March 2002

There is an American non-Muslim agency that has brought to Los Angeles within the last few days, 217 Afghan Orphans from Afghanistan. These orphans are of various ages, starting from newborn until about 10 years of age. These beautiful children are waiting to be adopted by us here in the US. If they don't find a home with Afghans/Muslims, then they will be adopted by non-Muslims.

It is VERY important that we all work together IMMEDIATELY in spreading the word about this...

Narrated Sahl bin Sa'd, Radi-Allahu anhu: The Prophet (Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam) 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. (Sahih Al-Bukhari, Vol. 8 Hadith No. 34)

Narrated Abu Hurairah, Radi-Allahu anhu: The Prophet said: "The one who looks after a widow or a poor person is like a Mujahid (fighter) who fights for Allah's Cause, or like him who performs prayers all night and fasts all day." (Sahih Al-Bukhari, Vol. 7, Hadith No. 265).

May Allah (SW) protect these orphans and find them Muslim families Insha Allah!!!

For information on how to become Foster Parents in Los Angles County Residence, Please call (888) 811-1121. Other Counties: Please contact your local county Department of Children and Family Services or your local Family Foster Care and Adoption agencies listed on your local Smart Yellow Pages Telephone Directory.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE MUSLIM ORPHANS:

Charles Gibriel and Zohra Veach, Tel. (909) 779-0084

Please note that general policy of the local government is (first come first served) and there is no guarantee that the children will be available as time passes by.