For many years, Muslims have been involved in philanthropic activities focused on helping the poor and needy through varied types of ‘third sector' organizations (TSOs). Nevertheless, many people in Muslim majority countries (MMCs) face human security crises and not much is known about the...

In the Islamic concept of economic relationship, a fundamental belief is that ‘wealth' is a “bounty” (“gift”) from Allah and must be shared for public interest (al masalaha al mursalah). The instrument for sharing and “increase and purification” of wealth is zakat al-mal. Though...

Section 1: The Introduction and Theoretical Framework -- Chapter 1: Muslim Majority Countries, Philanthropy, and Human Security: Concepts, and Contexts- Samiul Hasan -- Chapter 2: Human Security in A Globalised World: Concepts and Issues for the Muslim World- Ishtiaq Hossain and Adams Isiaka...

Islam does not prescribe punishment for actions that do not contradict the principle of the Unity of God (tawhid) or any explicit command, and grants rewards for an action according to its intention. This essay reviews the constitutional measures many Muslim majority countries (MMCs) have...