The Importance of Social Work in Economic and Social Stability An analytical study of Social and welfare Aspects of Seerah

Abstract

Almost all the Prophets have the common practice of sharing other's sorrows and  participating in public welfare services. They Prophets, apart from being messenger,  were great social workers. They shored up suffering humanity through their words and  practices. The Prophet Muhammad PBUH was undoubtedly the greatest social worker  in the history of human beings. Arab society which Prophet addressed in the first place  was badly hit by poverty and destitution. With a great number of high morals, the  plundering was highly normalized in that society. Economic decline was so deep in the  society that poor people formed their unions and organizations to survive. The Prophet  PBUH entirely transformed such an oppressed Arab society through his perfect  leadership.A preacher of religion and an active social worker seem to be going side by  side in the blessed life of Prophet PBUH. With a great strategy, he created a unique  environment in Madina, its surroundings and across the Arab peninsula; legitimate  recommendations are being encouraged, kindness towards vulnerable and abolition of  slavery are being promoted, boarding schools are being established along with  expanding the education. Not only the temporary needs of people are being fulfilled but  also the permanent business is being set up enabling them to stand on their own feet in  future. Unemployment is being eliminated from the society by setting up small business  with minimum capital. People came with their needs and returned back with embracing  Islam. In this thesis we will attempt to view what sort of guidance we can take from  Seerah regarding social work. What were the moods and ways of Prophet’s social  services? How he helped others? How much inspired his companions were from this  aspect of Prophet's life? How these frequent reflections of social works impacted the  society in economic and social stability? How crucial the social services are both  individually and collectively in establishing a social welfare state? This article tries to  find out the answers to all such questions.