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"Read! In the Name of your Lord, Who has created (all that exists)"

[Al-Quran - 96:1]

 

The first word revealed to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was IQRA – meaning “Read!” or “Proclaim!” Throughout history, the value of education has been universally well recognized as a fundamental human right. Unfortunately today, a large segment of the world's population does not know how to read or write. As a result, they are unable to achieve their goals in life because of lack of opportunities and earning potential to feed their families.  Each one of us can help spread knowledge and provide the means and opportunity for the poor to receive an education.

 

Lessons from history show that illiterate mothers will likely raise illiterate and ineffective societies. Alternatively, literate mothers will largely contribute to literate and effective societies.

 

Sitara-e-Isaar Awarded to Hidaya Foundation

The sister organization of Hidaya Trust, Hidaya Foundation was awarded Sitara-i-Eisaar (Star of Sacrifice) by the Government of Pakistan, in recognition of the results-oriented relief efforts of both the organizations during the 2005 earthquake in Pakistan. It was awarded during a special ceremony held at the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington, DC.

 

In Keeping with our commitment to the communities in which Hidaya Trust operates, it hires its work force as an equal opportunity employer.  It means that employment decisions are based on merit and business needs and not on race, color, status in the society, ancestry, sex, age, religion, creed and marital status.