Faith-based organizations and social development: The role of Markazosshabab al-Muslim Fil Filibbin in women

Abdel Salam, El Fatih Abdullahi and Mohammad Qassem, Nadhera (2016) Faith-based organizations and social development: The role of Markazosshabab al-Muslim Fil Filibbin in women. Journal of US-China Public Administration, 13 (7). pp. 490-498. ISSN 1548-6591 E-ISSN 1935-9691

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Abstract

Recently, the issue of women empowerment has gained scholarly interest. This is not only confined to theoretical debate but it has morphed into practical exercise whereby women nowadays have become more empowered and have been assuming an active role in society. However, little is known about the role of faith on women empowerment in this intellectual pursuit. This study takes a leap to investigate if there is a role of faith in empowering women. It tries to examine if faith itself can be a determining factor to embolden women involvement in the society. Being embedded in Islamic principles and values, a faith-based organization in the Philippines called Markazosshabab al-Muslim fil Filibbin is taken as a case study particularly its women department. It examines the role of women in multidimensional aspects. It attempts to explore if women involved in this faith-based organization have become empowered due to the religious principles and values this group is built upon. The study found that women’s lives have been transformed in society. They have become more active in playing their multifaceted role to their family, society, and politics.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	2008/67006
Uncontrolled Keywords:	faith-based organization, social development, women empowerment, Islam, Philippines
Subjects:	J Political Science > JA Political science (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Political Science
Depositing User:	professor elfatih abdelsalam
Date Deposited:	01 Apr 2019 09:47
Last Modified:	12 Jul 2019 11:57
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/67006

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