The Quran is the essence of Islam. It is a guideline book, healing, and mercy book to the entire humankind. One of the finest things Muslims can accomplish is memorizing the Quran which is termed as Hifz. People who were known to be carrying the words of Allah in their hearts are accorded respect both in this world and in the hereafter. However, the chance to become a Hafiz is a dream only to the many children in the world and specifically poor or struggling communities.
It is here that your assistance can have a great contribution.
What Is Hifz Sponsorship?
It is another program through which you can sponsor a child in his biography of becoming a Hafiz. It takes care of their educational expenses in Islam, accommodation, school materials and in most instances food. These children belong to the majority of families that cannot afford even ordinary schooling, not to mention islamic charities.
Why You Should Sponsor a Hafiz
The benefits of assisting one to memorize the Quran are enormous. Sponsoring a Hafiz is guaranteed to accrue ongoing rewards (sadaqah jariyah) when they recite the words of Allah, lead prayers and motivate souls with the words of the Quran. Just imagine the barakah (blessing) it will be still after you are gone.
On the Day of Judgment, their parents are told to have crowns of light put on their heads due to this fact on the occasion of a Hafiz. But think what a reward will be to the individual who contributed towards making the journey possible.
When you decide to sponsor, you are not only improving one life, but you add value to whole communities because a Hafiz is a future mathem, imam or leader that will disseminate knowledge and values.
Who Needs Hifz Sponsorship?
Thousands of children need to be sponsored in Hifz. A lot of them are:
- Completely financially supported orphans
- Children in the war-torn areas
- Learners in underdeveloped or rural places
- Children of single mother families or with low income
- Intelligent students who have a powerful interest in Quran
These are the children who want to and have the determination to be Huffaz and without your help, they may never have the opportunity.
A Meaningful Way to Give Back
The world is full of things that can take our attention such that the giving as an act of devotion to Allah is one of the most beautiful things ever. By becoming an organization that assists Islamic causes you will be aligning your heart to what your Creator wants. By deciding to sponsor a Hafiz you do so that it is purely something which is intended to be done in the name of Allah and blessed with immediate and eternal blessings.
It is among the most excellent kinds of charity since it does not only help the student, but also the family of the student, the community to which the student will belong in future, and the donor. It pays back again and again.
How Much Does It Cost?
This may sound surprising, but it is not much to do. Sponsoring a child in their process of Hifz is not very expensive according to the standards of many countries; it will not be as costly as the coffee we drink on a daily basis or the movies we attend every month. It does not have to be a complete sponsorship or even partial one and your contribution can still change a life.
Most organizations will provide an option of a monthly donation, hence your ability to give on a regular basis according to your financial capacity. And remember Allah peeketh into the purity of thy intention, not the largeness of what thou hast given.
What If You Can’t Donate?
Not everybody can afford donating and it is alright. You may still take part in the cause:
- Spread the word to others
- Your friends or relatives should be encouraged to sponsor
- Create awareness at your local mosque/ School
- Make dua on those kids who are memorising the Quran
Any little bit helps. You and I can do this, even by word of mouth, sponsor and share our reward as well.
Final Thoughts
Think of the responsibility of ever placing in another heart the light in it.
Every time you sponsor a Hifz you are not only doing a favor, but you are laying the foundation of knowledge, faith, and reward by Allah. By sponsoring a Hafiz, you write your name in his/her life, you are walking their path, their growth, and their future.
Quench not the spirit because we wait till time is perfect. Now is the right moment.
Be the cause why a child is Hafiz. Be the cause why someone reads the words of Allah in daily life.