Islam and Social Welfare: An Introduction and Bibliography

Watts, Thomas D.; Diaconu, Mioara

doi:10.1080/17486830508415772

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“…Islam is rapidly expanding and one of the largest religions on earth with nearly 1.3 billion followers (Watts & Diaconu, 2005). Presently, it holds sixth position as per population ratio, which will be at number five in the near future.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Islam is a balanced religion focussing on both spiritual and worldly matters (Ahmed, 2004). According to Watts and Diaconu (2005), generally, a lot of literature is available on Islam, but not much about Islam and Social Welfare. This secondary data based study aims to explore and describe community development concept and objectives in light of Islamic concepts and practices.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Islamic Version on Objectives of Community Development: An Analysis

Ranjha¹

2020

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Community development focuses on solution of community problems and bringing positive changes. This research aims to analyse relationship between practices of Islam and community development. This is qualitative nature research with secondary data analysis. All initiatives of community development bring social changes and Islam also believes in it as emergence of Islam itself brought big social changes in the Arab community. Social security measures introduced by Islam are beneficial for the welfare and adjustment of disadvantaged people in community. Community development improves quality of life and Zakat is an ideal example of it in Islam. Religion Islam guides its followers to help the needy through various services and community development also emphasizes on service provision. Islam and community development encompass principles of self-help and social justice and bring stability and solidarity in the community. Community development practitioners need to get guidance from Islamic practices for better working in local communities

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%