Islam and Social Work
Subtitle: Transforming Values into Professional Practice
Publisher: Policy Pr
Published: July 2, 2008
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 208
ISBN-13: 9781861349484
Subjects: Social work; Public Policy - General; Sociology - General; Social Science; Sociology
Description: Traditionally, equality and diversity issues have been addressed through the lens of race/ethnicity, and the faith identities of minority ethnic communities have been largely bypassed. But, particularly post 9/11, there is a need for policies and services that are sensitive to faith in general, and Islam in particular. Encouraging greater cultural competence, this unique book enables social work practitioners to gain a deeper understanding of how Islamic principles inform and influence the lives of Muslim populations and illustrates how this can be translated into professional practice. This is the only book specifically on social work with Muslim communities. It describes the basic tenets of Islam and the daily practices and rituals of the faithful Muslim community. It contextualizes the historical legacy of Islam, examining the disparity between universal Islamic precepts and traditional practices. It focuses specifically on family welfare, health, Islamophobia and crime as primary areas for practice. It includes case studies which help the reader explore and develop ideas for culturally congruent social work practice.