"The Importance of Adoption in Islam" Khutbah by Sarah Nadeem (5/27/16)

Khateebah Sarah Nadeem delivers the 17th khutbah for The Women's Mosque of America on May 27th, 2016. In her khutbah, she speaks about the importance of caring for orphans in Islam, and she draws upon on the Prophet Muhammad's (p) beautiful example as an orphan who adopted and fostered orphans within his own socieity. To read more on legal rulings concerning the importance of adoption in Islam, please read "Adoption and the Care of Orphan Children:
Islam and the Best Interests of the Child" written by the Muslim Women's Shura Council: http://www.wisemuslimwomen.org/images/activism/Adoption_(August_2011)_Final.pdf

Bio:
Born and raised in London where she practiced law, Sarah Nadeem moved to California with her daughter in 2012. Soon after, Sarah’s maternal aunt passed away, which instigated a deep shift in her attitude towards Islam and ultimately brought her deeper in her faith. She now occasionally composes and sings songs in praise of Allah, as well as recites and studies the Qur’an. She also supports and attends the New Muslims Group in Southern California. From 2012 to 2014, she worked with United Central Bank. In 2015, she worked at Helping Hand, a subsidiary of ICNA, where she raised funds for orphans and cleaning water. She recently passed the California Bar Exam and now practices as an Attorney in Wills & Trust, Immigration, Employment, and Real Estate.