Volunteerism is the willingness to spend one’s resources in the way of Allah SWT without looking for rewards from anyone except Allah SWT. This is part of our Deen, hence …
Abu Ubaydah ibn Al-Jarrah
He was described as the “amin” or custodian of Muhammad’s community. His full name was Aamir ibn Abdullah ibn al-Jarrah (may Allah be pleased with him). He was known as …
Conflict Resolution for Volunteers
Picture this: The stage is set, the walls are decorated, the doors are open,and the last minute preparations are wrapping up. The table settings and centerpieces are placed to perfection. …
Precious Gems in Our Community
Altruism is like a human cell. It exists naturally in all of us in a dramatically subtle form that makes it easy for us to forget its existence. Cells are …
By Time, Volunteer
It’s August, but Elizabeth has already started sewing dolls at her church for the gift boxes they distribute to needy children during the winter season.This year she’s donated one sewing …
Activism in the Light of Surah Al-Asr
Remember the individual (there’s usually at least one in every community) who used to be really active in your local Islamic center but you don’t see him or her around …
Mutual Relations of Volunteers on the Path of Allah
Islam prescribes a comprehensive code of conduct, enabling everyone to perform his/her obligations. This binds believers together into perfect unity and solidarity. Their mutual relations should be like the one …
Contributing to the Welfare of Others
Altruism is the unselfish concern and caring for the welfare of others. Some behavioral scientists and philosophers have argued that pure altruism doesn’t exist because the person engaging in the …
Volunteerism in Islam: Meaning, Motive, and Approach
A cornerstone of our Muslim tradition is that of service to our fellow human beings — be it offer in refuge to individuals in times of distress or volunteering with …
Making Sense of Senseless Violence
The recent murder of the U.S. Marines in Chattanooga reminds us of the mordant wit of the Sufi mystic who said “I love the moon because it brightens the sky …