⭕ The orphan is the person who has lost his father or both his parents before the age of maturity. 
The Prophet (pbuh) was an orphan too and as such, orphans hold a special place in Islam. Anyone, whom Allah (s.w.t) has chosen to be the guardian of an orphan must be steadfast and must give these rights to the child.
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1. The right to be raised:
Every child holds the right to be raised by either a mother (if alive) or by any responsible person who will serve as a guide. 
It entails caring for the child both emotionally and physically.
Children must be nurtured, loved, care for.
They must be taught good Islamic morals, disciplined and taught to differentiate right from wrong.
This is to ensure that the child grows up to become a good member of society who will benefit the people around him positively.
The Prophet (pbuh) said: “The caretaker of the orphan will enter paradise together like this, raising (by way of illustration) his forefinger and middle finger jointly leaving no space in between.” (Saheeh-al-Bukhari)
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2. The right to inheritance
If the parents of the orphan left behind property, it is absolutely important that the guardian of that child keeps it until the child is of age, and give it to him.
One should never use what belongs to the orphan except if he intends to invest it into something that will benefit the child when he comes of age. Whatever happens, the orphan must be given every dime of what is his.
Wrongfully consuming the property of orphans incurs the wrath of Allah.
“Indeed, those who devour the property of orphans unjustly are only consuming into their bellies fire and they will be burned in a blaze.” (Qur’an. Al-nisa. 10)
“And give to the orphans their property, and do not substitute worthless (things) for (their) good (ones) and do not devour their property (as an addition) to your own property; this is surely a great sin.” (Surah an-Nisā’ 4:2)
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3. The right to child support
This includes the right to education, clothing, feeding, shelter, and healthcare.
“And they feed for the love of ALLAH, the poor, the orphans, and the captive” (Qur’an, Al-Nisa.8)
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A parent can never be replaced, but as Muslims, we can still give these children the best we can.
Allah knows why he chose to make someone an orphan, and why he chooses you to be the guardian of that child. Have faith and remember that Allah is ever seeing, all hearing of what we do.
Indeed, there is great reward for taking care of an orphan.
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Keep a close check on orphans until they reach a marriageable age, then if you perceive that they have sound judgement hand over their property to them.
Do not consume it extravagantly and precipitately before they come of age. Those who are wealthy should abstain from it altogether.
Those who are poor should use it sensibly and correctly.
When you hand over their property to them ensure that there are witnesses on their behalf. Allah suffices as a Reckoner. (Surat an-Nisa’: 6) 🔴
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