Enhancing social welfare of widows and orphans through Islamic social finance initiatives: A case of Ansarul Islam Society of Nigeria
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2024
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Nigeria Association of Teachers of Arabic And Islamic Studies (NATAIS)
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This study explores widows and orphans’ management within the Islamic context, specifically focusing on the efforts of Ansarul Islam Society of Nigeria. It aims to shed light on the multifaceted dimensions of Islamic social finance as employed by this organization to uplift and support vulnerable members of the community. The study adopts a qualitative approach, employing in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and content analysis to capture the nuanced perspectives and practices of Ansarul Islam Society of Nigeria in Ilorin Emirate. The society exemplifies the altruistic values of charity, guardianship, education, feeding, estate distribution, and empowerment as it aids the most vulnerable segments of society. Key themes examined include the principles of Islamic social finance, the unique dynamics of widows and orphans’ management, and the ways in which Ansarul Islam Society of Nigeria in Ilorin Emirate navigate these issues. Findings from this study reveal that kafala, sadaqah, training, feeding and estate distribution play a major role in enhancing the welfare of widows and orphans in society. Thus, the work has the potential to guide policymakers, practitioners and Islamic organizations interested in Islamic social finance, social welfare, and community development within the Islamic frame of reference.
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Yusuf, A. B., Solihu, A. H. S., & Yusuf, M. O. (2024). Enhancing social welfare of widows and orphans through Islamic social finance initiatives: A case of Ansarul Islam Society of Nigeria. In Aminu Alhaji Bala (Ed.), Global Financial Policy and Economic Development: Arabic and Islamic Studies Perspectives. 40h International Conference of Nigeria Association of Teachers of Arabic and Islamic Studies (NATAIS) (pp. 66-75). Nigeria Association of Teachers of Arabic and Islamic Studies (NATAIS)