Rights-based approach to philanthropy for social justice in Islamic societies

An-Naim & Abdel Halim propose a rights-based philanthropic framework rooted in Islamic moral duties and beneficiary entitlements. They advocate for modernizing waqf structures and zakat frameworks to institutionalize charity as a right, thereby promoting transparency, social justice, and dignity within Islamic philanthropy. This approach aims to transform traditional charity into a systemic mechanism for empowerment and equitable distribution of resources in Islamic societies.