WARM WINTER
The arrival of winter brings its own set of challenges for mountain communities living in remote and isolated environments. Children, young people and adults are all confronted with winter's frigid climate. The makeshift homes these people live in provide little protection against the bitter cold of winter. Our mission is to assist these vulnerable children in navigating through the winter season. By means of donations, we can supply them with essential winter gear, including hats, scarves, gloves, coats, boots, blankets, mattresses, and sheets.
Let's help improve the resilience of these vulnerable people! Let's show our solidarity!
Children dressed in light clothing and sandals venture outdoors onto the icy landscape to play in the snow. However, back at home, they endure the harsh effects of cold, damp conditions and a scarcity of firewood. This significantly impacts their health, which is already compromised due to malnutrition.
Islamic and Humanitarian Perspective: Providing winter clothes to those who are less fortunate and lack the means to protect themselves from the cold.
Islamic and Humanitarian Perspective: Providing winter clothes to those who are less fortunate and lack the means to protect themselves from the cold can be seen as a form of Sadaqah and a manifestation of the Islamic principle of caring for others. The concept of caring for those in need, especially during harsh weather conditions, aligns with broader ethical, moral, and humanitarian considerations
Quranic and Islamic Perspective:
- Charity and Compassion (Zakat and Sadaqah): The Quran encourages believers to give to those in need through Zakat (obligatory almsgiving) and Sadaqah (voluntary charity). Providing winter clothes to those who lack the means to protect themselves from the cold can be seen as a form of Sadaqah and a manifestation of the Islamic principle of caring for others.
- Concern for Fellow Humans: The Quran promotes the idea of a caring and considerate community. Surah Al-Hashr (59:7) emphasizes the importance of looking out for the welfare of others. Providing winter clothes to those in need reflects this spirit of communal responsibility.
Humanitarian Perspective:
- Basic Human Needs: Humanitarian values stress the importance of meeting basic human needs, including shelter and clothing. Winter clothes are essential for protecting individuals from harsh weather conditions, ensuring their well-being and dignity.
- Promoting Health and Safety: Access to adequate winter clothing is crucial for maintaining good health and safety, particularly in regions with cold climates. Humanitarian efforts often focus on addressing immediate needs and providing winter clothes contributes to the overall well-being of vulnerable populations.
- Dignity and Empowerment: Humanitarian principles emphasize the dignity of every individual. Providing winter clothes not only addresses a practical need but also empowers individuals to face challenging conditions with dignity, as they are better equipped to protect themselves and their families.
- Global Solidarity: Humanitarian values often promote a sense of global solidarity, urging individuals and communities to support each other in times of need. Providing winter clothes to those in less fortunate circumstances reflects this spirit of solidarity and shared responsibility.
Overlapping Principles:
- Generosity and Altruism: Both Quranic principles and humanitarian values emphasize the importance of generosity and altruism. Providing winter clothes to those in need is an act of generosity that transcends religious and cultural boundaries.
Empathy and Understanding: Understanding the challenges faced by those who lack winter clothes fosters empathy. Both Islamic teachings and humanitarian values encourage individuals to empathize with the struggles of others and take positive actions to alleviate their hardships. And ensuring the well-being and dignity of individuals facing harsh weather conditions.