Follow the Footsteps of Hajar (ra)

Honour Hajar (ra) this Dhul Hijjah by honouring those mothers sharing her struggles.

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The Prophet ﷺ said, “There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days...” [al-Bukhari] – that’s right - not even the days of Ramadhan!

Make these ten days count by providing a way out for mothers desperately trying to protect their children. Honour Hajar (ra) by honouring those mothers sharing her struggles.

* Heal Her * (£50) Kick-start recovery through professional counselling to alleviate the stresses and strains of single motherhood, the traumas of raids , the pains of separation and abandonment from the community.

* Feed Her* (£250) – Ensure her family’s basic needs are met by providing monthly food vouchers.

* Shelter Her* (£500) Cover the cost of damages caused by raids or the monthly burden of rent and bills so she feels safe once again.

* Empower Her* (£1000) Allow her to gain independence and self-sufficiency through English lessons, driving lessons and other
education and vocational courses.

*A little goes along way* Don't have a lump sum to hand? Don't worry, you can start giving a small, regular donation of £10 a month. Start now, in best 10 days of the year.

Eid

Celebrations press ahead, families unite and laughter fills the air. But for those mothers who are struggling alone to fend for themselves and their children, facing another Eid without their husbands and fathers, loneliness, exhaustion and depression can often overcome the joy of Eid. It doesn’t have to be this way.

*Surprise Her * £50 –Buy Eid presents. There’s nothing more thrilling than opening gifts on Eid, or watching the sheer excitement of children as they unravel their surprises.

* Unite Her Family * £50 – Facilitate a prison visit on Eid.

* Share the Occasion – Sponsor an Eid Party - £350 - friends, fun, food and games - a recipe for success!

During the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah we commemorate the journey of Hajar (ra) between Mount Safa and Mount Marwah in her frantic search for any sustenance to ease the pain and hunger of her child, Ismail (as).

Although many of us won’t have the opportunity to re-enact the journey of Hajar (ra) during Hajj this year, all is not lost.  We have the ability to help those for whom her footsteps are an all too familiar reality.

Dozens of women in the UK are left to fend for their children alone and in harsh circumstances. Their husbands, who have been the sole or main breadwinner for the household, have been detained and accused of threatening national security. Suddenly they find themselves alone, many in an unfamiliar country, with little or no income, support or education.

These mothers shadow the struggles and sacrifices of Hajar (ra). Alone, scared and physically exhausted, they too are desperately searching for help.