This document discusses the importance of community and social service in Islam. It covers three main parts: 1) The significance of community and social service in Islam, as emphasized by various Quranic verses and hadiths. 2) The various forms of community and social services, such as feeding the hungry, providing water, clothing the needy, serving the sick, and caring for widows and orphans. 3) Examples of community and social services provided through organizations like ICNA and others in North America.

1. Community &Community &
Social ServiceSocial Service
in Islamin Islam
Role of ICNARole of ICNA

2. 3 PARTS OF THIS3 PARTS OF THIS
PRESENTATIONPRESENTATION
Significance of community and socialSignificance of community and social
service in ISLAM.service in ISLAM.
Various forms of community and socialVarious forms of community and social
services.services.
Community and social services in NorthCommunity and social services in North
America.America.
A- Through ICNAA- Through ICNA
B-Through other organizationsB-Through other organizations..

3. Significance of SocialSignificance of Social
Service in IslamService in Islam
 Service to humanity is emphasized by IslamService to humanity is emphasized by Islam
 It has enjoined service on its followers
 It has pointed out the persons who
deserve to be served.
 Muslims being one community are bound to
one another in times of happiness and
hardship.
 Muslims are responsible for the welfare of
humanity at large

4. Love of God leads to love
and serve people
sincerely
 Those who love God, have true sympathy and
love for the ' people, His creation.
 They do not usurp the rights of others
 They do not perpetrate injustice on others.
 Even their enemies bear witness to their
nobility, civility and sympathy.
 They have conquered the base passions like
avarice, malice and egotism and serve with
sincerity.

5. Wealth and Authority
are given for service
It is He who has made you (His) agents,
inheritors of the earth. He has raised you in
rank, some above other; that He may try
you in the gifts He has given you: for thy
Lord is quick in punishment: Yet He is
indeed oft Forgiving, Most Merciful.
[Quran Al-Anam: 165]

6. Who are to be givenWho are to be given
service?service?
 Quran commands to serve the needy, the
indigent, the handicapped, the orphans and
the unfortunate.
 The entire mankind should be served
 Whether one is related to us or not, agrees
with us or not, speaks our language or not,
deserves to be served without any difference
or distinction
 In spite of different color, nationality and
homeland, human are one family as they are
created from Adam and Eve.

7. God took a covenant from
the children of Israel to
serve
 ”” And remember when we took a covenantAnd remember when we took a covenant
from the children of Israel: Worship none butfrom the children of Israel: Worship none but
Allah and be dutiful to your parents, toAllah and be dutiful to your parents, to
kinfolks, to orphans and to poor and speakkinfolks, to orphans and to poor and speak
good to people and perform Salaat and paygood to people and perform Salaat and pay
Zakaat.Zakaat.
Al Baqara, 2:83

8. Al-Baqarah, 2:177

9. Al-Baqarah, 2:177
 Virtue does not consist in whether you face
towards the East or the West; virtue means
believing in God, the Last Day, the angels, the
Book and the prophets; the virtuous are those
who, despite their love for it, give away their
wealth to their relatives and to orphans and the
very poor, and to travelers and those who ask
[for charity], and to set slaves free, and who
attend to their prayers and pay the alms, and who
keep their pledges when they make them, and
show patience in hardship and adversity, and in
times of distress. Such are the true believers;
and such are the God-fearing.”

10. Surah Nisa, 4:36Surah Nisa, 4:36
 Serve Allah and join not any partners with Him; andServe Allah and join not any partners with Him; and
do Ehsan to parents, kinfolks, orphans, those indo Ehsan to parents, kinfolks, orphans, those in
need, neighbors who are near, neighbors who areneed, neighbors who are near, neighbors who are
strangers, the companions by your side, thestrangers, the companions by your side, the
wayfarers you meet, and what your right handwayfarers you meet, and what your right hand
possesses ( servants and slaves).possesses ( servants and slaves).

11. Bani Israel, 17:26Bani Israel, 17:26
 And render to the kindred their due rights asAnd render to the kindred their due rights as
(also) to those in want and to the wayfarer:(also) to those in want and to the wayfarer:
but squander not (your wealth) in the mannerbut squander not (your wealth) in the manner
of a spendthrift.of a spendthrift.

12. Al An’am, 6:152Al An’am, 6:152
And come not nigh to the orphan's property except to
improve it until he attain the age of full strength; give
measure and weight with (full) justice; no burden do We
place on any soul but that which it can bear; whenever ye
speak speak justly even if a near relative is concerned;
and fulfil the Covenant of Allah: thus doth He command
you that ye may remember

13. Al Balad, 90: 8-20Al Balad, 90: 8-20
11 But he has made no haste on the path that is steep.
12 And what will explain to you the path that is steep?
13 (It is:) freeing the bondman;
14 Or the giving of food in a day of privation
15 To the orphan with claims of relationship
16 Or to the indigent (down) in the dust.
17 Then will he be of those who believe and enjoin patience
(constancy and self-restraint) and enjoin deeds of kindness and
compassion.
18 Such are the Companions of the Right Hand

14. Prohet (SAW) said-Prohet (SAW) said-
(MUSLIM, chapter ‘Birr wa Sila)(MUSLIM, chapter ‘Birr wa Sila)

15. Prophet Mohammad’sProphet Mohammad’s
TeachingTeaching
(MUSLIM, chapter ‘Birr wa Sila’)(MUSLIM, chapter ‘Birr wa Sila’)
Prophet(S) said:Prophet(S) said:
On the day of judgement Allah shall ask aOn the day of judgement Allah shall ask a
personperson
1- I was sick and you did not come to see1- I was sick and you did not come to see
me.me.
2- I asked you for food and you did not feed2- I asked you for food and you did not feed
me.me.
3-I asked you for water to drink and you did3-I asked you for water to drink and you did
not bring me the water.not bring me the water.
After listening to the answers, He shall say,After listening to the answers, He shall say,
you would have found the rewards todayyou would have found the rewards today
when you would have served one withwhen you would have served one with

20. The significance of
fulfilling the needs of a
Muslim

21. Service to MuslimService to Muslim
communitycommunity
(Muslim, Kitab Zikr wa Dua)(Muslim, Kitab Zikr wa Dua) Abu Huraira® reported that the prophet(s)Abu Huraira® reported that the prophet(s)
said,”said,”
 Whosoever removes some difficulty of aWhosoever removes some difficulty of a
believer in this world, Allah shall remove somebeliever in this world, Allah shall remove some
difficulty from him on the Day of Judgement.difficulty from him on the Day of Judgement.
 Whosoever provides some comfort to theWhosoever provides some comfort to the
sufferer , Allah shall provide him comfort heresufferer , Allah shall provide him comfort here
and in the hereafter.and in the hereafter.
 Who soever covers someone’s faults here,Who soever covers someone’s faults here,
Allah shall cover his faults here and in theAllah shall cover his faults here and in the
hereafter.hereafter.
 As long as a person is busy helping his brother,As long as a person is busy helping his brother,
Allah keeps helping him.Allah keeps helping him.

22. Service to wholeService to whole
mankind.mankind.
Prophet (SAW) said,Prophet (SAW) said,
““Whole creation of Allah is like HisWhole creation of Allah is like His
family.family.
Most beloved to Allah are those whoMost beloved to Allah are those who
provide benefits to this family.”provide benefits to this family.”
References:References:
 Baihaqi: Chapter on kindness and mercy toBaihaqi: Chapter on kindness and mercy to
mankind.mankind.
 Narrated Anas. Mishkat ,3:1392

23. Be Merciful to mankindBe Merciful to mankind
 Jabir bin Abdullah (RA) narrates that the
Prophet said:
 God is not merciful on a person who is not
merciful towards others.
 Abdullah bin Umar (RA) narrates that the
Prophet had said:
 Rahman, the Merciful showers mercy on
those who are merciful. Be merciful on the
people of this earth, the Heaven will be
merciful on you.

24. More AhadithMore Ahadith
 Jarir bin Abdullah (RA) reports the prophetJarir bin Abdullah (RA) reports the prophet
said,” Allah is not merciful to one whosaid,” Allah is not merciful to one who
does not show mercy to mankind.”does not show mercy to mankind.”
TabraniTabrani
 Abdullah bin Masood (RA) reports that theAbdullah bin Masood (RA) reports that the
prophet said,” You can not be believers tillprophet said,” You can not be believers till
you show kindness to others.” Musnadyou show kindness to others.” Musnad
Ahamad.Ahamad.

25. All services rendered areAll services rendered are
acts of charity.(Tirmidhi)acts of charity.(Tirmidhi)
 Abu Huraira® reported that the prophet(S)Abu Huraira® reported that the prophet(S)
said, ”Every day when sun rises, charity issaid, ”Every day when sun rises, charity is
incumbent for every joint( in you).”incumbent for every joint( in you).”
 When asked if a person does not haveWhen asked if a person does not have
money then what is he supposed to do?money then what is he supposed to do?
 He answered,” resolving dispute betweenHe answered,” resolving dispute between
two with justice is charity, helping someonetwo with justice is charity, helping someone
to ride is charity, helping to load someone’sto ride is charity, helping to load someone’s
luggage is charity, saying good things isluggage is charity, saying good things is
charity…..”charity…..”

26. Part II. Various forms ofPart II. Various forms of
services.services.
MATERIAL HELP
Islam has exhorted to spend possessions
whole-heartedly in the service of people
One would reap rich rewards on the Day
of Reckoning.
Qur'an has always mentioned spending
on others along with prayer and charity so
that it's importance could be highlighted
and nobody could ignore it.

27. Rewards for good deedsRewards for good deeds
are guaranteedare guaranteed
 And be steadfast in prayer and regular in
charity: and whatever good ye send forth for
your souls before you, ye shall find it with Allah:
for Allah sees well all that ye do. [Al Baqarah :
110]

28. Various forms of socialVarious forms of social
services.services.
 Feeding the hungry
And they feed, for the love of Allah, the indigent, the
orphan, and the captive- (saying) "we feed you for the
sake of Allah alone: No reward we desire from you,
nor thanks.[Al Dahr:76: 8-10]
..

29. Ahadith on feeding theAhadith on feeding the
hungryhungry
 Abdullah bin Umar bin Al-Aas (RA) narrates
that one person asked the Prophet (SAW):
What is the best (deed) in Islam? The Prophet
answered: To feed the hungry and to give
Salaam to the acquainted and the stranger
 Abdullah Ibn Salaam® reports that the
Prophet (SAW) said: “O’ People! Say Salaam
often, feed the hungry, maintain ties of kinship,
pray when others are asleep, then enter
Jannah with peace.”

30. Provide drinking waterProvide drinking water --
Whoever provides water to a thirstyWhoever provides water to a thirsty
Muslim, Allah shall let him drink ‘RahiqMuslim, Allah shall let him drink ‘Rahiq
MakhtoomMakhtoom
Once the Prophet advised a person about
the acts of goodness and then said: If you
don't have the capacity for it, feed the
hungry and give water to the thirsty

31. Giving water to theGiving water to the
animals is virtuousanimals is virtuous
 Abu Huraira narrates that the Prophet said that
once a person felt thirsty in a forest. He found
a well, and got into it and satisfied his thirst.
When he came out, he saw a dog panting with
thirst and licking the earth with a parched
tongue. He returned into the well and soaked
his socks in water. He rinsed the socks into
the mouth of the dog and thus satisfied its
thirst. God liked this act of the person and He
pardoned him.

32. Clothing the needyClothing the needy
. ”. ” When a Muslim clothes other Muslim,When a Muslim clothes other Muslim,
he comes under the protection of Allahhe comes under the protection of Allah
as long as that dress is on hisas long as that dress is on his
body.”Mishkat.body.”Mishkat.
 Umar narrates that the Prophet had said that
at the time of putting on new garments we ,
should say: “I thank God who has given new
clothes with which I cover and adorn myself.”
A form of Shukr is to give it after use to the
needy and get protection of Allah.

33. ..Serving the sick withServing the sick with
visits and medical carevisits and medical care ..
 According to the traditions, visiting a sick
person and attending the funeral of a Muslim
are among the responsibilities of the Muslim.
 Sometimes, visiting a sick person or serving
him becomes a formal duty also.
 The person who discharges this duty in time
deserves rich rewards as per the dictates of
sharia.

34. Social ServicesSocial Services
..Serving the widows and orphansServing the widows and orphans
Prophet(S) said,” One who struggles to help poor andProphet(S) said,” One who struggles to help poor and
widows is like the Mujahid in the way of Allah or likewidows is like the Mujahid in the way of Allah or like
one who prays at night and fasts in the daytime.”one who prays at night and fasts in the daytime.”
BukhariBukhari
Prophet(S) said , ”One who looks after the orphans isProphet(S) said , ”One who looks after the orphans is
like these two fingers with me in the Jannah.” Muslim.like these two fingers with me in the Jannah.” Muslim.

35. Honor of the personHonor of the person
helping widows andhelping widows and
orphansorphans
 Struggle to help means to find means for their
livelihood and try to fulfill their needs.
(Imam Nawawi)
 It is person who brings benefits to widows and
indigent persons.
(Ibn Hajar Asqalani)

36. Taking care of orphansTaking care of orphans
 They ask you what they should spend (in
charity). Say: Whatever you spend that is
good is for parents and kindred and orphans
and those in want and for wayfarers. And
whatever ye do that is good Allah knows it
well. (2:215)

37. Who are indigents?Who are indigents?
 The indigent persons are of two kinds:
1. Who express their needs avowedly without any
hesitation and ask for help
2. Those with sense of self-respect which
restrains them from asking
1. Abu Huraira narrates that the Prophet said: An
indigent person is one who neither has so
much that he could be free from the help of
others, nor anybody knows his real state that
charity could be given to him

38. Help through Qard-Hasan
or
Interest Free LOAN Abdullah bin Masood narrates that the
Prophet said: Muslim who lends another
Muslim loan for a couple of time has a reward
equal to giving an offering once.
 Debtors have been advised to repay their debt
in best way. Creditors have been exhorted to
be gracefully soft towards their debtors
 Prophet (SAW) said: One who lends money
to the poor or waives the debt would be in the
shadow of Allah’s throne

39. CREATING ENDOWMENTS
FOR
PUBLIC SERVICE:
Muslims are encouraged to endow their
wealth or property for public service
Prophet
had said: When a man dies, his deeds
come to an end except three kinds:
u Continuous sources of charity
u Knowledge which would benefit others
u Virtuous children who pray for him.

40. More Social ServicesMore Social Services
 .. Helping the oppressed and those facingHelping the oppressed and those facing
injusticeinjustice.. If someone’s rights are beingIf someone’s rights are being
violated then one must stand by his side andviolated then one must stand by his side and
restore his rights.restore his rights.
 Bara bin Azib said the Prophet commandedBara bin Azib said the Prophet commanded
us of 7 things and forbade us of 7. One of theus of 7 things and forbade us of 7. One of the
thing he commanded wasthing he commanded was ““ Nasrul MazloomNasrul Mazloom
or helping the oppressed.”or helping the oppressed.”

41. Community ServicesCommunity Services ..
 Establishing MasajidEstablishing Masajid..
 Osman® said that the Prophet(S)Osman® said that the Prophet(S)
said,”Whoever built a Masjid to seek Allah’ssaid,”Whoever built a Masjid to seek Allah’s
pleasure, Allah shall build house for him inpleasure, Allah shall build house for him in
Jannah.” Bukhari.Jannah.” Bukhari.
 Establish SchoolsEstablish Schools:: Islamic schools are vitalIslamic schools are vital
to raise righteous children. We need collectiveto raise righteous children. We need collective
efforts and financial sacrifice to accomplishefforts and financial sacrifice to accomplish
this task.this task.
 Establish clinics and hospitalsEstablish clinics and hospitals.. Rafida®Rafida®
had a tent next to Prophet’s Masjid andhad a tent next to Prophet’s Masjid and
provided medical care.provided medical care.

42. Community services inCommunity services in
cooperation with noncooperation with non
MuslimsMuslims
 Cooperate in righteousness and Taqwa and doCooperate in righteousness and Taqwa and do
not cooperate in sins or rebellion. ( Al Maida:2)not cooperate in sins or rebellion. ( Al Maida:2)
 Prophet attended meeting at the house ofProphet attended meeting at the house of
Abdullah bin Judan in Mecca and joined in theAbdullah bin Judan in Mecca and joined in the
resolution to stop inujustice. ( Ibn Saad).resolution to stop inujustice. ( Ibn Saad).
 Cooperation with the Govt in providing socialCooperation with the Govt in providing social
and community services.and community services.
‫م‬ِ ‫ث‬ْ‫ل‬ِْ ‫ا‬ ‫لى‬َ‫ع‬َ ‫نوا‬ُ‫و‬َ ‫عا‬َ ‫ت‬َ ‫ل‬َ ‫و‬َ ،‫ى‬‫و‬َ ‫ق‬ْ ‫ت‬ّ‫وال‬َ ‫ر‬ّ ‫ب‬ِ‫ل‬ْ‫ا‬ ‫لى‬َ‫ع‬َ ‫نوا‬ُ‫و‬َ ‫عا‬َ ‫ت‬َ‫و‬َٰ‫وان‬َ ‫د‬ْ ‫ع‬ُ ‫ل‬ْ‫وا‬َ ِ
‫م‬ِ ‫ث‬ْ‫ل‬ِْ ‫ا‬ ‫لى‬َ‫ع‬َ ‫نوا‬ُ‫و‬َ ‫عا‬َ ‫ت‬َ ‫ل‬َ ‫و‬َ ،‫ى‬‫و‬َ ‫ق‬ْ ‫ت‬ّ‫وال‬َ ‫ر‬ّ ‫ب‬ِ‫ل‬ْ‫ا‬ ‫لى‬َ‫ع‬َ ‫نوا‬ُ‫و‬َ ‫عا‬َ ‫ت‬َ‫و‬َٰ‫وان‬َ ‫د‬ْ ‫ع‬ُ ‫ل‬ْ‫وا‬َ ِ

43. PART III- COMMUNITYPART III- COMMUNITY
SERVICES IN N AMERICASERVICES IN N AMERICA
 Services available through ICNA-Services available through ICNA-
1-Why Islam Project1-Why Islam Project
2- GainPeace.Com2- GainPeace.Com
3- ICNA Relief USA3- ICNA Relief USA
4- Helping Hand for Relief and Development-4- Helping Hand for Relief and Development-
Global reliefGlobal relief

46. ICNA Relief ServicesICNA Relief Services

47. Helping Hand for relief andHelping Hand for relief and
development- Global Reliefdevelopment- Global Relief

48. More Services by ICNAMore Services by ICNA
..1-Muslim Women’s Help Network1-Muslim Women’s Help Network
..2-UMMAH2-UMMAH ( United Muslim Movement Against( United Muslim Movement Against
Homelessness) establishing shelterHomelessness) establishing shelter
..3-Muslim Family Services3-Muslim Family Services.( Premarital and.( Premarital and
marital counseling, divorce prevention,marital counseling, divorce prevention,
individual and family counseling, domesticindividual and family counseling, domestic
violence prevention, foster parentviolence prevention, foster parent
recruitment.)recruitment.)
4-Youth training and development4-Youth training and development throughthrough
YM organizationYM organization
5-Matrimonial services.5-Matrimonial services.
6- Council on Social Justice (CSJ)6- Council on Social Justice (CSJ)

49. Services through otherServices through other
community organizations.community organizations.
 Activities through Masajid and Islamic Centers.Activities through Masajid and Islamic Centers.
Establishing masajid.Establishing masajid.
Food pantries to help poor and needyFood pantries to help poor and needy
Free Medical ClinicsFree Medical Clinics
Establishing schools.Establishing schools.
Book services and libraries.Book services and libraries.
Prison Dawah Youth centersPrison Dawah Youth centers..
Adult education and skill developmentAdult education and skill development..

50. Services through otherServices through other
organizations.organizations.
Political actionPolitical action..
LobbyingLobbying
Voter registrationVoter registration
Muslim participation in the electoralMuslim participation in the electoral
process.process.
Struggle for civil liberStruggle for civil libertiesties..
Legal defense fundsLegal defense funds
Struggle for detainees and their families.Struggle for detainees and their families.
Think TanksThink Tanks