This document presents a brief historical overview of humanitarianism in the Muslim world since the time of the Prophet (pbuh). In particular it focuses on the development and role of zakat and sadaqah and details some of the humanitarian activity of Muslim rulers.

This document presents the holistic concept of charity in Islam within which any interaction between living things can be considered charity. It then explores the mechanisms of charitable giving in Islam; zakat, waqf and sadaqa.

While there has been much interest in the growth of Muslim faith based development organisations, there has been little analysis of how Islam informs their operational strategy.

In recent decades, the international fight against corruption has been carried out within a largely secular framework. However, Islamic teachings promote a moral framework that can provide a foundation for the fight against corruption.

The growth of international trade has brought about significant economic benefits and prosperity to many. However, small-scale producers in many poor countries, particularly those whose livelihoods depend upon the farming of a single crop, are unable to compete in a world market

This paper focuses on the significance of education in Islam, and will shed some light on Islamic perspectives on education and its implications on the work of Muslim faith based organisations (MFBO) working in international development.Islam has been advocating education as a social necessity for over 1400 years.

This paper analyses the experience of Islamic Relief in working with and for refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).