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Islamic Version on Objectives of Community Development: An Analysis
Abstract
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
Authors
Asif Naveed Ranjha
Associate Professor, Department of Social Work, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan
Yasmin Roofi
Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan
Sarfraz Batool
Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan
Keywords
Islam, Community development, Social change, Zakat
