Some stories stay with you forever. Sajida’s story is one of those. A mother of four daughters in Pakistan, she has faced challenges most of us can’t imagine. But through the help of Waqf donations and support for education from United Muslims, her life has changed, and so has the future of her children.
Challenging Days
Sajida’s days were full of challenges. It was never easy to raise four daughters in a society where boys are typically seen as more valuable. There were days when she worried if her girls would ever go to school. Yet, she never gave up. Each day, she held onto hope, dreaming that her daughters would one day have a life she could only imagine.
Help from United Muslims
United Muslims stepped in at a critical time. They provided financial assistance to help Sajida secure a safe home and cover her family’s basic needs. This support was not just about money; it was a message that someone believed in her and her daughters. It gave her the confidence to look forward and plan for the future.
“I am the proud mother of four daughters, all of whom are now pursuing their education with our sponsors’ help. I am confident they will attain their goals and succeed in ways traditionally expected of sons,”
Sajida tells a United Muslims’ volunteer while setting up the new sewing machine she just received.
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Return to School and Steady Progress
Within one term, all four daughters returned to class full-time. Everything changed when they had better food, a safe place to live, and no money worries. Teachers say that each girl is now very focused and takes part in class. Attendance is perfect. Academic results have risen steadily. With stable living conditions, the daughters concentrate fully on their studies and show clear potential to enter professional careers. The family no longer depends on irregular daily labour.
Long-Term Outcomes
The daughters are on track to complete higher education and enter professional fields. The household has achieved financial stability for the first time. Neighbours who once criticised the family now ask Sajida how the change happened.
The United Muslims’ waqf-funded programme continues to generate income that supports additional families each year without requiring new donations.
Sajida’s case shows how combining ongoing education sponsorship with practical livelihood support produces lasting results. The same funds that pay today’s school fees will still be working for other children ten or twenty years from now because they come from waqf investments rather than one-off gifts. Reliable, well-managed charitable structures can move entire families from dependence to contribution within a single generation.
How the Child Sponsorship Programme Works
United Muslims currently runs sponsorship for vulnerable children across Pakistan, with many of them girls. Each sponsored child is matched to one or more donors. Every penny of the sponsorship payment goes directly to the child’s education and family support package. Donors receive termly updates with new school photographs, report cards, and a short letter from the child.
Bringing hope through small acts of kindness—a meal, a helping hand, or a gift can light up a child’s day.
What Your Sponsorship Actually Pays For
Your £30 per month (or £360 per year) fully sponsors one child like Sajida’s daughters. This amount covers:
- All school and exam fees
- Two sets of uniform and shoes each year
- Textbooks and stationery
- Monthly transport or boarding allowance, where needed
- Emergency medical fund access
- Extra tuition classes if the child falls behind
The Enduring Power of Your Support
Sajida’s story is one of many examples of real change. A donor chose to channel their contribution into a sustainable education programme. This isn’t a one-time donation that gets used up. It’s a legacy. Its benefits have lasted over the years, decades, and even centuries. The charitable impact is immeasurable.
The Quran beautifully illustrates:
“The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like a seed which grows seven spikes; in each spike is a hundred grains.” – Surah Al-Baqarah (2:261)
Sajida and her daughters were that single seed. Nurtured by intelligent giving, they have now become a source of sustenance for others.
Your Invitation to Plant a Seed
Sajida’s story is not a coincidence. It repeats every time someone chooses to support Muslim families through thoughtful, transparent channels. By choosing organisations that guarantee 100% of your donation reaches the field, you ensure your compassion has the maximum effect.
This is a chance to plant a seed. To give charity is a pillar of our faith. To give it in a way that builds, sustains, and multiplies is to capture its deepest spirit. You can make a difference in the most meaningful way. You can help write the next story of hope. Another mother, somewhere, is looking at her children tonight, her heart full of love and fear. You can help turn that fear into hope.
