Exploring Islamic Social Work
Between Community and the Common Good
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This open access book addresses, for the first time, Islamic social work as an emerging concept at the interface of Islamic thought and social sciences. Applying a multidisciplinary approach it explores, on the one hand, the discourse that provides religious legitimisation to social work activities and, on the other hand, case studies of practical fields of Islamic social work including educational programmes, family counselling, and resettlement of prisoners. Although in many cases, these activities are oriented towards Muslim clients, more often than not they go beyond the boundaries of Muslim communities to benefit society as a whole. Muslim actors are also starting to professionalise their services and to negotiate the ways in which they can become fully recognised service-providers within the welfare state. At a more general level, the volume also shows that in contrast to the widespread processes of secularisation of social work and its separation from religious communities, newtypes of activities are now emerging, which bring back to the public arena both an increased sensitivity to the religious identities of the beneficiaries and the religious motivations of the benefactors. The edited volume will be of interest to researchers in Islamic Studies, Social and Political Sciences, Social Work, and Religious Studies.This is an open access book.
This open access book addresses, for the first time, Islamic social work as an emerging concept at the interface of Islamic thought and social sciences. Applying a multidisciplinary approach it explores, on the one hand, the discourse that provides religious legitimisation to social work activities and, on the other hand, case studies of practical fields of Islamic social work including educational programmes, family counselling, and resettlement of prisoners. Although in many cases, these activities are oriented towards Muslim clients, more often than not they go beyond the boundaries of Muslim communities to benefit society as a whole. Muslim actors are also starting to professionalise their services and to negotiate the ways in which they can become fully recognised service-providers within the welfare state. At a more general level, the volume also shows that in contrast to the widespread processes of secularisation of social work and its separation from religious communities, newtypes of activities are now emerging, which bring back to the public arena both an increased sensitivity to the religious identities of the beneficiaries and the religious motivations of the benefactors. The edited volume will be of interest to researchers in Islamic Studies, Social and Political Sciences, Social Work, and Religious Studies.
This is an open access book.
This book is open access, which means that you have free and unlimited access Focus on Muslim social services that go beyond Muslim clients to also address the needs of the wider society A post-secular, interdisciplinary approach to social work linking theological reflection with social scientific insights Features cross country comparisons to Islamic work
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Hansjörg Schmid
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Family Counselling Muslims Islam Social Work Marginalization Muslims Open Access Practical Theology Islam Radicalization Prevention Resettlement Muslims Prison Segregation Islam Social Ethics Islam Social Welfare Islam Spirituality in Social Work
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“This book offers a powerful exploration of how Islamic philosophy, culture and modern experience intersect in meaningful ways. It provides essential insights for anyone working with diverse communities. … this book is not only a rich academic resource but also a meaningful guide for social workers and community practitioners.” (Gloria Abdo, European Journal of Social Work, Vol. 29 (3), 2026)
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