SSEF promotes waqf project “Neighbours of the Prophet”

The tours included fruitful meetings with officials and staff, where the project’s goals were presented, its role in reviving the waqf tradition was emphasised, and its contribution to the foundation’s broader empowerment and care programmes for beneficiaries was outlined.

Foundation director’s statement

Her Excellency Mona bin Hadda Al Suwaidi, Director General of the foundation, said: “We are pleased with the positive response from the entities that welcomed the project ‘neighbors of the prophet’. We believe such engagement reflects the collective commitment needed to build strategic partnerships supporting our social mission. This project is more than just a charitable endowment; it is an extension of prophetic values in caring for fatherless children. Through it, we seek to provide sustainable support sources that guarantee a dignified life and equal opportunities for our beneficiaries. The tour is part of a wider promotional and awareness campaign to introduce the community to the waqf project and invite individuals and organisations to contribute, recognising its profound impact on empowering young people and shaping their future.”

Support from Sharjah municipalities department

His Excellency Eng. Omar Khalfan Al Shamsi, Chairman of the Department of Municipal Affairs, underlined the importance of supporting community initiatives and praised the waqf project launched by the foundation. He noted that the project aligns with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, to promote charitable work and empower all segments of society.

Al Shamsi explained that the project reflects a comprehensive developmental waqf vision consistent with Sharjah’s aspirations for sustainable charity. It reinforces the role of waqf as an effective tool to support vulnerable groups. He also highlighted the importance of coordination between entities to build a supportive environment that enables and prepares orphans to become active members of society.

Municipalities’ department director’s appreciation

His Excellency Sheikh Engineer Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Qasimi, Director of the Department of Municipal Affairs, expressed his appreciation for the project, describing it as a sustainable developmental framework aimed at empowering orphans and meeting their needs through waqf resources that ensure ongoing support. He added that hosting the foundation and learning about the project’s objectives provided an opportunity to enhance cooperation with a leading humanitarian initiative that embodies social responsibility and improves life quality in Sharjah.

Al Qasimi reaffirmed the department’s full and ongoing support for the foundation’s noble mission towards orphans, contributing to building a more stable and empowered future for them.

Media council’s support

Her Excellency Hessa Abdullah Al Hammadi, assistant secretary-general of the Sharjah Media Council, affirmed that hosting the “neighbors of the prophet waqf” project reflects the council’s ongoing commitment to supporting community initiatives with sustainable impact. She highlighted that the project embodies solidarity values and represents a high humanitarian vision in caring for and empowering orphans. The council takes pride in its partnership with the Sharjah Social Empowerment Foundation in this noble charitable work.

Government communications department’s role

Hamad Sultan Al Owais, Director of Government Communication at the Sharjah Department of Town Planning and Survey, said that hosting the waqf initiative stems from the department’s dedication to supporting community and charitable initiatives that promote solidarity and compassion among society members. He added that this blessed initiative, launched by His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi and overseen by the foundation, exemplifies a noble humanitarian vision that elevates the status of waqf work in supporting orphans. Al Owais emphasised that the participation of employees and customers in the event reflects community spirit and helps embed social responsibility as part of institutional culture.

Project overview

The “neighbours of the prophet” project is one of the Sharjah Social Empowerment Foundation’s waqf projects, recently launched by His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah. It aims to provide sustainable support sources for caring for and empowering the foundation’s beneficiaries in the emirate. The project’s name draws inspiration from the Prophet Muhammad’s (peace be upon him) saying: “I and the one who sponsors an orphan will be in Paradise like this,” illustrating closeness to the Prophet through sponsoring orphans and meeting their needs. The project ensures a stable environment and better life opportunities for orphans, while promoting community involvement in social solidarity in a civilised and sustainable manner.