The orphan is a child left behind by his father when he is immature. There are also left by his mother, then the child is also called orphans. A child who loses his parents must be in trouble because he loses the person who is the foundation of life protection. The child who lost his father, then he lost the figure that gave him joy, and not fulfilled his basic needs. Losing a father does not mean the father has died, but also includes a father who ignores his children. While the child is left by his mother, have a more severe condition. Because the mother is a symbol of affection, attention, protector, nurse and educator for his children. Children who lack food will result in malnutrition and illness. But if the child lacks affection, then he never has a feeling of security. In addition, he will feel anxious, suspicious, failure to learn to love. This illustrates the fragility of a child in the event of loss of a parent.

The Qur'an that was revealed to Prophet Muhammad SAW as a guide and guidance for Muslims, ordered him to have concern for orphans. There are many verses that advocate paying attention to the fate of orphans. In it Allah SWT mentioned a lot about the suggestion to love and do good to them. Starting from treating gently, setting aside property, educating, nurturing to raise them. Even plainly Allah says those who rebuke them as liars of religion. Therefore, Allah SWT specifically provides specific guidance, guidance and guidance on how to maintain and care for the right orphans.

Although Muslims have been warned, appealed and modeled by Rasulullah SAW how to behave and treat them well, but the facts in the social environment of Indonesian society is still contradictory. There are some individuals who still commit acts of violence against them and deliberately use their suffering to enrich themselves by disguising the orphanage.

From this problem, the researchers tried to explore what the concept of orphanage maintenance desired al-Qur'an. In this research, researcher use mawdlu'i method that is by collecting passages in which there is word "yatīm" and its change. Then from these verses will be designed and grouped things that need to be considered in the maintenance of orphans according to the Qur'an. Then how to implement it in today's society. From the collection of this verse it will be known the meaning of orphans and what elements are in the maintenance of the desired Quran from the care, care, and rescue efforts of orphans.