02 Jun 2025
Future Surgeon – Sadil Al-Aawaychi
The Sixth Grade Future Surgeon
As the sacred days of Dhul Hijjah unfold, we are reminded that there are no days during which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days. During this special time, our hearts turn to giving, to amassing rewards, to honoring Allah, and to reaching those who need us most.
Who could be more deserving of our compassion than the orphan? Our beloved Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, was himself an orphan. He lost his father before birth, his mother in early childhood, and was raised without the shelter of parents; yet he became the greatest mercy to mankind. He taught us not only to give to orphans, but to stand beside them, uplift them, and protect them from harm.
But some orphans, especially older ones, still face invisible battles. They may feel left behind or forgotten, watching as younger children are chosen for sponsorship before them. Sadil Khaled Al-Aawaychi could have been one of them, but with Allah’s mercy, through the kindness of a sponsor, her story turned out differently.
Born on January 20, 2013, Sadil is now a bright sixth grader at a public school in Al Koura, Lebanon. She lives with her mother and brother after being displaced from Syria. “I was just one year old when the war started,” she says, “My dad brought us to Lebanon to be safe. But after we got here, he died.”
Alone in a new country, Sadil’s mother struggled. At first, they lived with extended family, moving from house to house. There were days they didn’t know where the next meal would come from. But then came a turning point, Mercy Without Limits. “My mom heard that MWL helps Syrian refugee orphans. She registered us and everything changed.” With her sponsorship beginning in July 2023, Sadil was able to enroll in school, where she now excels as one of the top students in her class.
Sadil Studying Quran
But her dreams don’t stop at grades, Sadil wants to be a surgeon. “One of the things that encouraged me to become a doctor is that doctors make a lot of money, and that means I can help the poor. I will treat people for free, inshaAllah,” she explains, speaking with the kind of conviction and purpose that comes from hardship that was nurtured by love. “My mom always says, when you see someone needy, give from your heart. When you help others, you are obeying Allah, and He will reward you with Jannah.”
In the blessed days of Dhul Hijjah, every good deed is amplified, every act of charity is loved by Allah. Sponsoring an orphan like Sadil, especially an older child, isn’t just support – it is an investment in the kind of mercy that may echo for generations.
Right now, thousands of children like Sadil are still waiting. Many are older and have lived too long without support – but your sponsorship can turn hardship into healing.
Don’t let these most beloved ten days pass without doing what Allah loves most. Sponsor an orphan today. From the bottom of her heart, Sadil says thank you. Let’s help more children say the same.
