We all know the current situation in Pakistan, with so many bombings and war in northern areas . This is very hard time for the families of soldiers and general public . Here I want to talk about the Windows of our Shaheeds . As the soldiers who die in this battle are mostly young , newly married , and with little babies . It must be devastating for those young widows and children.
How was a nation we can help them out ? What alternatives those women have to have a smooth future life ? How we can support them morally ? and what future holds for those little children who lost their father ?
It would nice to open some center to help these women financially and morally and somehow to ensure that their children get the proper education.
If anything - I know most women would find comfort in knowing and sharing their hardships with other owmne like themselves. It would give them a feeling that they are not alone in this.
*I think it would be appropriate to have a foundation, who presents lectures and seminars to Masjid's and Islamic conferences in the US and Europe to influence and educate Muslims living abroad. Because we live abraod we don't see or experience the results of the war, and if the US further invade's PK, the situation will get much worse. Maybe this will inspire more people to learn and send money to families. *
*I think it would be appropriate to have a foundation, who presents lectures and seminars to Masjid's and Islamic conferences in the US and Europe to influence and educate Muslims living abroad. Because we live abraod we don't see or experience the results of the war, and if the US further invade's PK, the situation will get much worse. Maybe this will inspire more people to learn and send money to families. *
Gaia to some extent I agree with you , but these families are not mostly poor that they need money . They need more moral support and some ways to adjust them back into our families .
*Im not sure if this would work with our desi's, but I think it would be cute to have a pen pals type of system. Where children write to each other; and you could also have a big sister and big brother program. *
*There are foundations in South America and Africa who have been doing this for years. *
Exactly. If I hear about another uncle going virgin shopping my head's gonna explode. Most of the Prophet's wives were widows but I guess that's one of the sunnah that just isn't convenient for lots of guys.
We have organizations that help support new muslim woman immigrants from places of war torn countries who are usally shaheed with young children trying to adjust and adapt themselves to live in Canada!! We help teach them basic english so they can function in society and we also teach them skills such as sewing so they can earn somewhat of an income!! And like some of you mentioned above...these woman just need somewhere to feel welcome and talk and mingle with others that are going through the same thing...it builds hope and confidence that I am not alone and if they can do it..I too will strive for betterment!
Oh and btw great thread NaMaan...ppl really need to understand that its our duty as muslims to help our brothers and sisters..and bring light to these VERY important issues!!!
This is a great option for the ones who are young and willing to marry again . It will also be great for the children , as it will provide them with a better opportunity to have a father-figure there to guide and help them . I will also go to the extent that men who are single , divorced , widowed and may even be married , should look into it .
But there is also a category of women and children who are all grown up and may not adopt any new relationship . For them we need to arrange some programs , as mentioned by many posters above , and keep them involve in the society .
Oh and btw great thread NaMaan...ppl really need to understand that its our duty as muslims to help our brothers and sisters..and bring light to these VERY important issues!!!
i think a viable long term solution to helping these women/families would be for NGO's like APWA and BEHBUD and others like them to step in with facilitating these women with marketable skills, both of these ngo's have done remarkable work in this field. They are now the sole breadwinners of their families so instead of charity, which will be shortlived, it will give them the confidence and dignity to live their lives without constantly begging for handouts or being left vulnerable to falling prey to the of scum our society who will take advantage of their 'single status'.
*Im not sure if this would work with our desi's, but I think it would be cute to have a pen pals type of system. Where children write to each other; and you could also have a big sister and big brother program. *
*There are foundations in South America and Africa who have been doing this for years. *
thats a great idea!
Consider opening a foundation or some organization for these women and their children, so we can collect money and provide them with the basic necessities (food, clothing, shelter, education).
Also yea if there are men out there who have a big enough heart to marry these women and help support them then masha'Allah how much sawaab they'd get.