गरीब विधवाओं की मदद करें: आपकी मदद से उनकी जिंदगी बदल सकती है

غریب بیواؤں کی مدد کریں: آپ کی مدد ان کی زندگی بدل سکتی ہے

Location: Maharashtra, India

The Situation of Widows in India

Widows in India face severe socio-economic hardships, with over 40 million lacking financial independence, social support, and access to basic necessities. Many, especially the elderly, are forced to live in shelter homes due to poverty and social isolation.
Muslims in India also encounter significant challenges, with 31% living below the poverty line and lower-than-average literacy rates. Muslim women and single mothers experience financial insecurity, discrimination, and limited access to quality education and healthcare.
Muslim women, in particular, have one of the lowest workforce participation rates, often working in low-paying jobs. Barriers such as socio-cultural norms and economic constraints further restrict their access to education and essential services.
Muslim widows with children face extreme difficulties, with 70% living below the poverty line and struggling to secure food, healthcare, and education for their families. Although some support initiatives exist, more substantial assistance is needed to uplift these vulnerable women and ensure their well-being.

Islam’s Teachings on Helping Widows

Islam strongly encourages kindness and support for those in need, especially widows.

  • Quran (76:8-9): “And they (the believers) are those who give food, despite their 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.’”
  • Hadith (Sahih Bukhari): The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, "The one who strives to help a widow or the poor is like the one who fights in the way of Allah or fasts all day and prays all night."
    Helping widows is not only a religious duty but a way to restore their dignity and give them hope.

The Widow Support Programme

Jamia Islamia Ishaatul Uloom Akkalkuwa runs a programme to provide essential financial and food support to needy Muslim widows in Maharashtra.

  • Goal: To help widows meet basic needs and improve their socio-economic conditions.
  • Objectives:
    • Monthly Support: Covers food, healthcare, utilities, and children’s education.
    • Empowerment: Helps widows lead independent and dignified lives.

Expected Outcomes

  • Immediate Relief: Reduces financial stress and food insecurity.
  • Long-Term Empowerment: Helps widows become self-reliant and break free from poverty.
  • Children’s Welfare: Enhances access to education and personal growth for their children.

How You Can Help

Your support can truly change lives:

  • One-Time Support of ₹500: Helps meet immediate needs.
  • Monthly Support of ₹2000: Provides regular access to essentials.
  • Yearly Support of ₹24,000: Offers long-term stability and assistance.

Join Us

Your contribution can restore hope and dignity to widows and their families. Every donation makes a real difference.