Charity in Islamic societies / Amy Singer.

"In Charity in Islamic Societies, Amy Singer explains the basic concepts and institutions of Muslim charity, including the obligation to give on an annual basis, as well as an array of voluntary activities undertaken at every level of society and across the span of individual lifetimes. This bo...

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Main Author: Singer, Amy
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2008.
Series:Themes in Islamic history.
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Summary:"In Charity in Islamic Societies, Amy Singer explains the basic concepts and institutions of Muslim charity, including the obligation to give on an annual basis, as well as an array of voluntary activities undertaken at every level of society and across the span of individual lifetimes. This book demonstrates how historical circumstances, social status, gender, age, and other factors interacted with religious ideals to create a rich variety of charitable practices, from the beginnings of Islam to the present day. Using written texts, buildings, images, and objects the author explores the motivations for charity, its impact on the rich and the poor, and the politicization of charity, arguing that the study of philanthropy affords a unique prism through which to examine the past. This book will capture the attention of anyone who is interested in the nature of Islamic society and the role of philanthropy throughout history."--BOOK JACKET.
Physical Description:xii, 246 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780521821643 (hbk.)
0521821649 (hbk.)
9780521529129 (pbk.)
0521529123 (pbk.)