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Title گدا گری کے اسباب، اثرات اور سدباب (سیرت طیبہ اور قانون پاکستان کی روشنی میں تجزیاتی مطالعہ)

Author(s) Farwa Bhutta

Abstract Begging: Causes Effects and Prevention (Analytical Study in the Light of Seerat -e- Tayyaba and Law Of Pakistan) Begging or panhandling is pervasive throughout Pakistan and is usually solicited by groups of men, women and children who undertake it as a profession. There is a strong religious as well as socio-political network which supports, protects, and facilitates the life of street beggars, and hence provides legitimacy to beggary as a profession. Islam, on the other hand, commands and encourages the mankind to make effort and earn one’s own living and forbids and disapproves begging and laziness. It sees professional begging as an act which impairs human honor and dignity, ruins personality and leads to the exploitation of philanthropic feelings among the benevolent in the society. It also emphasizes on devising a well-balanced society where everyone gets their due share. Those who are affluent are directed to take care of those in need through the religious obligation of Zakat – an important act of worship and selfpurification – while the government is supposed to establish an effective system for the distribution of Zakat to the needy without impairing human honor and dignity. However, in the face of weak governance, lack of policy implementation and poor governmental check and balance about working on the street, begging culture is thriving in Pakistan, especially in urban areas. Against this background, this in-depth study initially investigates the relationship between Islam and begging while examining the principles, procedures and modalities supported and authenticated by Holy Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلمon how to respectfully earn a living. The later part of the study is dedicated to analyzing the governmental policies vis-à-vis organized beggary, existing anti-beggary laws in Pakistan and their implementation. The research, after identifying the challenges, failings and inadequacies, draws out proposals for reframing the policies and restructuring the antibeggary laws for effective reduction of the national problem of beggary.

Type Thesis/Dissertation MS

Faculty Social Sciences

Department Islamic thought & Culture

Language Urdu

Publication Date 2021-11-19

Subject Islamic Studies

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