Apprehending Social Justice: The Islamic Approach to Poverty

Mubashir Hassan; Asmat Ali; Irfan Ullah; Dr. Zeeshan *

Mubashir Hassan MPhil scholar Department of Islamic Studies Kohat University of science & Technology Kohat
Asmat Ali PhD scholar Department of Islamic Studies Kohat University of science & Technology Kohat
Irfan Ullah PhD scholar Department of Islamic Studies Kohat University of Science & Technology Kohat
Dr. Zeeshan * Lecturer HITEC University Taxila Cantt

Abstract

The Islamic plea on mitigating poverty is something enviously more than a gesture of charity. It is transferring up values that are common to any people like human dignity, equality and providing with basic needs for creating the society that considers a just economic system. The designated Zakat which every Muslim is legally required to provide annually constitutes the foundation, it being complemented by the Sadaqah and Waqf mechanisms. Ethical business practice and ensuring people receive education have a positive impact and help in breaking the generational poverty cycles. Difficulties are connected with the means of collection, adaptation, and also the modern ways of the Internet platforms and impact investing can result in higher effectiveness. Therefore, the Islamic Outlook provides a realistic basis upon which individuals can build and embark on their social justice and poverty reduction initiatives. To be more specific, one area of future study could be to delve into the utilization of varying areas of Islamic finance techniques in antipoverty programs or evaluate the efficiency of e-zakat collection systems in different regions. Through the use of these strategies and by more betterment, Islamic communities are able to contribute towards the making of a world where everyone is treated with justice, fairness, and equity.

Keywords: Social Justice, Poverty Eradication, E-Zakat, Isalmic Principals