Eman, a 4-year-old from AJK, Pakistan, lost her father before she even had the chance to know him. At just three months old, she became an orphan, and her mother was left alone to raise four daughters. Struggling to provide even the basics, education seemed like a distant dream for her children. Life felt hopeless.
But then, Islamic Relief stepped in. Today, Eman and her mother have found a sense of relief and hope.
“My husband was a kind and loving man, my pillar of strength,” her mother recalls. “When he passed away, it felt like my world had crumbled. But Islamic Relief brought back the happiness that I had lost.”
Eman, curious about her father, often asks where he is. Her mother gently tells her that he lives abroad and sends gifts through Islamic Relief. This keeps Eman’s spirit alive and helps her feel connected to the father she never knew.
Eman is a determined little girl, with dreams of becoming a doctor. Her attention to detail, from her hairstyle to her clothes, keeps her mother on her toes. Even at her young age, she knows what she wants and isn’t afraid to ask for it.
Eman is now in primary school. Through the support of Islamic Relief, she and her family have found hope in a time of despair, and her mother is determined to fulfill every wish, ensuring Eman never feels the void of her father’s absence.