Iraqi Orphans Not By Choice

Two Sunni and Shia Muslim orphan boy hugs each other.

An Iraqi Christian Mariam Ammar, 4-years-old, joins other mainly Sunni and Shia Muslim orphans during a gathering between orphans from the Shia Kadhimiyah district on the west bank of the Tigris River and the orphans from the Adhamiyah Sunni district, opposite, on the east side of the river which run through the center of Baghdad on 3 May 2009.

Mariam's parents were killed when she was 7-months-old by a US military operation in her country.

Some 40 orphan boys and girls are also victims of this same type of violence by the Americans. All these children lost their parents in such killings.

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The Value of People and Orphan Care

If one should find an orphan give the child a home and other advantages provided by family life until they grow up, which is a charitable act rewarded by Allah (Hashem);if one is of good character and not take advantage of the child.

As to the child, they should keep their own name and the estate or money that belongs to them should remain with them.

For it is an obligation if one is able to care for the orphan, the widow or the unfortunate; so they may not unduly suffer.

For it should never be forgotten, that people hold great value in this life.-HRM Deborah

Palestine Rally Marks the International Day of the Handicapped

A Palestinian boy attends a rally to mark the International Day of the Handicapped in Gaza City, on 3 December 2008.

One should always have awareness to the handicapped, in not just remembering them but showing goodwill when needed, such as for example; myself and another woman helping a very nice woman with a severely broken arm the other day, with heavy store door’s.

In this life it is always important to help other’s where one can, to make life better and happier for everyone. Which needless to say, while it makes the day brighter, it also makes Allah (G-d) smile.

Greenhouse Experiment for Self Sufficiency

Raja Ahmed Zaqzuk, a 48-year-old Palestinian woman, confers with CARE field worker Maisa Shquier (R) in her greenhouse, on 11 September 2008; in Al Jadida village near Jenin.

Zaqzuk, is apart of an experiment for self sufficiency by growing seasonal vegetables and fruit in a environmentally friendly greenhouse supplied and supported by CARE in a project which is funded by the European Commission's Humanitarian Aid Office.

While some contend that this project is for needy families, it has been reported as strictly and experiment for self sufficiency which is becoming more of a global project alternative for stabilization for countries that are actually improvised.

These types of projects are very important in Palestine, with the belief of helping to better certain problems such as the global food crisis in third and forth world countries; to have a chance at better lives and living conditions.

For it is a firm belief not just in Islam, but also Judaism; to always help one’s fellowman in what ever there need may be.