Diyanet issues Friday sermon on protecting orphans

The Presidency of Religious Affairs (Diyanet) released the Friday sermon for August 14, 2026, titled ‘Every Orphan is a Trust.’ The sermon emphasizes the importance of caring for orphans and providing them with compassion and material support.

Drawing on the life of Prophet Muhammad, the text highlights his care for the children left behind by his cousin, Ja'far ibn Abi Talib. It cites the prophetic tradition that those who protect orphans will be close to the Prophet in paradise.

The sermon also addresses the plight of children in conflict zones, specifically mentioning Gaza. It warns against becoming desensitized to the suffering of children in war-torn regions and calls on Muslims to fulfill their collective responsibility to support orphans both locally and in oppressed geographies.