Who is my neighbor? : Contemporary Muslim philanthropic norms in light of the prophetic model / Fatih Harpci
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Article2020Online resources: Enthalten in Journal of Muslim philanthropy & civil society IV(2020), II, Seite 3-27Summary: This article examines who constitutes neighbors in Islam, the duties of Muslims toward their neighbors, and the role of philanthropy in public relations for American Muslims. At the same time, it is a strong argument that charity and philanthropy are deeply embedded in Islamic tradition and seen as a natural humanitarian behavior and an act of social responsibility. The historical and exegetical analysis used in helping the reader understand the Qurʾanic and Prophetic practice that instructs Muslims to do good (ihsan) to their neighbor who is near and distant, regardless of their ethnic, racial, or religious background, and charity is an excellent way to do good to both Muslim and non-Muslim neighbors.
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This article examines who constitutes neighbors in Islam, the duties of Muslims toward their neighbors, and the role of philanthropy in public relations for American Muslims. At the same time, it is a strong argument that charity and philanthropy are deeply embedded in Islamic tradition and seen as a natural humanitarian behavior and an act of social responsibility. The historical and exegetical analysis used in helping the reader understand the Qurʾanic and Prophetic practice that instructs Muslims to do good (ihsan) to their neighbor who is near and distant, regardless of their ethnic, racial, or religious background, and charity is an excellent way to do good to both Muslim and non-Muslim neighbors.
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