Umm Sa'id bint Murrah Fihri narrates from her father, and he from his father, that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "I and the one who takes care of an orphan will be in Paradise like this, or like this." Sufyan was unsure whether he said «كهكَهَاتَيْنِ» or «كَهَذِهِ مِنْ هَذِهِ‏ .» , and after that, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) joined his middle finger and index finger (to indicate this).

Sayyiduna Sahl bin Sa’d (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) that he said:“I and the sponsor of an orphan will be in Paradise like this,”and he (peace be upon him) gestured with his index finger and middle finger.

Abu Bakr bin Hafs narrates that Abdullah would not eat at his dining mat without having an orphan with him.