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The Critical Study of Islamic Economic Strategies to Cope with the Effects of Natural Calamities in the Light of Islamic Literature

. Mudassar Rasheed, Dr. Asim Naeem, Awais Hameed Khan & Muhammad Danish


Abstract

This study critically investigates the economic and social issues of victims’ periods of natural calamities in the affected areas. Its purpose is to get religious guidance for solving the problems of the victims in the light of Islamic literature and to stabilize the society economically. When natural calamity happens, people have to face economic issues. Due to this, they need help from others. It's significant to save people's lives from starvation, indigence, anxiety, and financial instability. Islam gives guidance to solve the problems of the effectors. Islam is a complete code of life that guides all aspects of life, from domestic chores to governance. However, human life is essential in Islam. And the first Maqasid al-Shari'ah is the “protection of life (al-nafs).” So, Islam has helped the victims of calamities on a large scale with high welfare economic strategies like the Zakat system, Sadaqah, and Charity. The paper detailed discusses individual and collective measures to deal with the effects of disasters in the light of Islamic teachings. Following the Seerah of the holy Prophet, PBUH is the best solution to all problems. The Study concludes that the fundamental teachings drawn from the life of the Holy Prophet PBUH can provide solutions to end the effects of natural calamity effectors and poverty in society. The last point in this study, Islamic society's role in coping with calamities, has also been described.

Keywords: Calamities, Cope, Islamic Economics, Strategies

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