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The Gaya Muslim Orphanage is managed with the donations from Muslim Ummah, both in cash and kind. Zakat, Sadaqah, Usra, Fitra and Animal hides (during Eid-uz-Zuha) are the chief resources collected by the GMO to run its day-to-day affairs. Philanthropists and benefactors have also contributed wholeheartedly by getting rooms constructed in the names of their deceased relatives. Besides, a major relief for the GMO is that the Government of Bihar pays the ‘GMO Urdu Middle School’ teachers their monthly salary since the government has recognized the school as a Muslim minority managed institution under the provisions of the Constitution. However, the GMO pays the salary of the teachers of ‘GMO Urdu High School’ from its resources, which is a big burden for the institution as such. The GMO has meager resources at its disposal and the institution therefore cannot execute or implement its other future plans already in the pipeline.  

"It is not righteousness that you turn your faces towards East or West; but it is righteousness to believe in Allah and the Last Day and the Angels and the Book and the Messengers; to spend of your substance out of love for Him, for your kin, for orphans, for the needy, for the wayfarer, for those who ask; and for the ransom of slaves; to be steadfast in prayers and practice regular charity; to fulfill the contracts which you made; and to be firm and patient in pain (or suffering) and adversity and throughout all periods of panic. Such are the people of truth, the God fearing"
(Quran 2: 177).

Today, terrorism has become synonymous with the very existence of Indian Muslims. Even Muslim educational institutions are being viewed as training grounds for Muslim terrorists. This myth needs to be shattered at all costs. And, this can be done only through intensive and proactive community efforts. The need of the hour is to lend a helping hand in guiding and shaping the future of Muslim youth in the manner that is beneficial for their own well-being and their homeland. The Gaya Muslim Orphanage has been established on the sound pillars of secularism. The founder of GMO Enayeth Khan had to put up great sacrifice and struggle in the face of stiff resistance from the pre-partition Muslim League, which established 'Industrial Orphanage' several years after the establishment of the GMO to propound its own divisive ideology. The Muslim League had to finally fold up its institution after sustained non-violent struggle put up valiantly by Enayeth Khan. The managing committee of the GMO is committed to carry forward the ideals and vision of Enayeth Khan and help poor Muslim youth evolve as a better human being and good citizen through their proper caring and rearing.

Education is the key to progress and prosperity. One of the most urgent requirements that Muslims in India are in need of is increased opportunities to attend institutions of higher education. The Gaya Muslim Orphanage strongly believes in investing in the future generations of Indian Muslims. The GMO, however, cannot take its future plans forward because of lack of funds and adequate state patronage. For the past 10 years the GMO has not been able to raise the strength of orphan boys, which currently stands at 125 only. The GMO wants to raise the quality of education, which it obviously is unable to, because of the lack of resources. This could be done only when philanthropists and benefactors from the Muslim Ummah come forward to help the orphans and destitute with their resources.

We, Muslims, should take a pledge to stand by our orphaned children through sponsorship and support the development of these children to become part of the society and nation's welfare. If we don't do this we stand to risk the future of our children and the Ummah in several ways. If Allah has provided you can take the yearly sponsorship of an orphan boy for as low as Rs. 10,000 (US$ 200) per annum and get the reward of Sadaqah Jaariya (running charity). Your compassion and generosity can make a difference in the lives of thousands of orphans! Help bring a smile to your orphan brothers.