?Philanthropy and Social Justice in Islam : Principles, Prospects & Practices

Philanthropyand Social Justice in Islam : Principles, Prospects & Practices

Author: Samiul Hasan

Publisher:Dar Al Wahi Publication

ISBN: 9830652173

Year: 2007

Pages: 342pp

Price: RM35

This book analyses the principles and practices ofphilanthropy and distributive justice in Islam. It argues, with analyses andexamples, that the accomplishment of purposive philanthropy, as commanded bythe fundamental tenets of Islam, through the professionalization andrationalization of zakat management, modernization of awaqaf, etc. has thepotential of optimizing justice in Muslim societies. The work draws on theQuran, Hadithe, other authentic literature, and also on official documents andpublications of management agencies dealing with philanthropy in differentMuslim countries/societies. The analyses are documented enough to be used as atext for the study of philanthropy in Islam in tertiary institutionsnonetheless are simple enough to draw general readership and to be used bynon-profit and international organizations worldwide in order to order tounderstand the principles and issues of philanthropy and distributive justicein Muslim societies.