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Imam Zadi
At the age of 45, Gul Baig passed away due to a snake bite he received while working in the fields. He left behind his young wife, Imam Zadi, and son, Sajid.
After Gul Baig's death, his brothers did not give any support Imam Zadi and she and moved in with her elderly father. Her father was not in any financial position to support Imam Zadi and Sajid, but she tolerated the barren living conditions and struggled to continue moving forward by receiving charity from relatives & neighbors. But even those charitable gifts was not as much was needed to support Imam Zadi and Sajid. Imam Zadi started to work in the fields as a farmer to try to meet her and Sajid's financial needs. Imam Zadi admitted her child into a school but very soon she stopped his education due to economical difficulties.  Sajid got a at a Store where he was earning Rs. 250 ($ 3.125) every month. Once Hidaya became informed of Imam Zadi's and Sajid's situation, Hidaya began its application and invesitagation process for the No Orphan without Education.  After they were approved, they started receiving support (in form of check & in kind material). Now Sajid has restarted his education and going to school regularly, now Insha'Allah (God-Willing) Imam Zadi & her son will achieve their goals.

 

 

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