Is it permissible for relatives to sponsor an orphan, such as sponsoring one of the children of a deceased maternal uncle? Is this sponsorship considered valid if the sponsor is in one country and the orphan is in another, merely by sending a monthly sum of money and providing gifts annually? Is it permissible for the money sent to be in two annual installments?
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Sponsoring an orphan is one of the greatest acts of righteousness. Allah has commanded it, and the Prophet (peace be upon him) mentioned its virtue. Sponsoring an orphan is not limited to strangers; it is desirable for both relatives and strangers. It is permissible to send sponsorship money from another country in installments, while considering the orphan's best interest. The guardian overseeing the orphan's affairs must spend on them in a reasonable manner. Among the most important aspects of sponsorship is striving to raise the orphan with a sound Islamic upbringing and caring for them.
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