RAMADAN – AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ENCOURAGING SOCIAL ACTIVISM

Abstract

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This article deals with value and significance of social activism in our jamaats, pointing out its potential and the fields where it could be best applied, especially in the month of Ramadan. Based on our consideration and actual experience in functioning of our jamaats in a larger sphere of social activity, examples of positive activity resulting in strengthening the trust in the institution of the Islamic Community are given here. The article also stresses upon the significance of the role of imams and jamaat in general, in systematic and well organised activity that can successfully counter numerous requirements of a broader social sphere, like taking care of the families and individuals with poor financial conditions or offering a financial support to both school and university students. The significance of good organisation and planning in this kind of social activity is especially highlighted. Only well planned, organised, transparent and good quality activity could motivate the members of a jamaat to take active part, and would enhance the awareness of the significance of such activities.