Principles of Islam
49. Social Work
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blessings and mercy for both of us (the helper and
the receiver).
By engaging oneself in social work, one is not only
helping another but is actually raising his own
moral status. Making use of one’s possessions only
for oneself is to live on the plane of animals, for the
beasts share nothing with others.
Man, superior to all other creatures, lives on a far
higher plane. The proper attitude in accordance
with his status is not to keep himself to himself but
to embrace the whole of humanity. He should lead
his life as a well wisher to all, ready to help
everyone, accepting others’ rights over his own
possessions.
Social work is in other words, service to humanity.
And after the worship of God, no task is nobler.
