Philosophy, Objectives ,

Principles and Islamic Values

BS Social Work
University of the Punjab Lahore
SOC-208
2019
Philosophy, Objectives , Principles
and Islamic Values
• Philosophy Of Social Work.
• Objectives of Social Work.
• Basic Principles of Social Work.
• Islam and values of Social Work.
Objectives of Social Work
• Creation of a Just and equitable society-socio economic justice.
• Betterment of social relationship- improved interpersonal relations.
• Improvement in standard of living- fulfilment of basic needs.
• Eradication of social problems- healthy social order and society.
• Standards of Civic Sense- Fulfilment of responsibilities.
• Awareness of social needs and social issues- utilisation of resources.
• Self help- self sustainability and self reliance.
• Elimination of backwardness- out dated customs and traditions.
Objective of Social Work
• To assist individuals , groups and communities to reach the highest
possible degree of Social, mental and physical well being.
• To render help to eliminate Social and physical handicaps.
• To achieve a Social reconstruction of the country /Society for the
development of Socio-economic life.
• To help people make use of resources and capacities for their well being.
• To help in modification of environment for attainment of healthy
interpersonal social relationship.
• To Promote physical, mental and Social health of members of the
Society, for raising of their standard of living.
Objectives of Social work
• To support measures for the elimination of social injustice and poverty in
the society.
• To create an environment for the gradual rehabilitation of weak, infirm,
disabled members of the society through Social services.
• To render assistance to remove / rehabilitate anti-social elements of the
society through Social services.
• To look after the health, education, welfare and recreation of children, who
are being neglected by the family.
• To work for the eradication of social problems, viz crimes, poor health,
beggary, prostitution, delinquency etc by social legislation and community
control, to create social institutions for specific groups.
Objective of Social Work
• To assist in creating awareness for social responsibility through
community participation, for achievement of the social work
objectives.
• Provision of services for educational growth and development,
counselling and leadership development.
• To arrange and mobilize the Social , financial resources for community
services.
Objectives of Social Work
• To help people make such use of their own capacities and of
environmental resources as will result in personal satisfaction and
Social adjustment.
• To help in the modification of the environment so that people will
have fewer social problems.

• FRIED LENDER DEFINITION.” Social work seeks to assist

individuals ,groups, and Communities to reach the highest possible
degree of social, mental and physical well being.”
Philosophy of Modern Social work
• Code of ethics for professional workers.
• Equality of human beings
• Self reliance of Individual, group and Community.
• Cooperation and coordination.
• Rehabilitation is basic objective.
• Planning and implementation.
• Body of knowledge, professional education.
• Social welfare movement- Change in society.
Basic Principles of Social work
• What is principle, guiding framework, dynamics of positive
professional relationship.
• Principle of Acceptance.
• Principle of Confidentiality.
• Principle of Participation.
• Principle of Communication.
• Principle of Impartiality and Objectivity.
• Principle of self- determination.
• Principle of Individuality.
Philosophy of Modern Social work
• It is not charity and poor relief.
• Helping activity- a philosophy to assist the individuals, families and
communities in relation to socio. Economic problems that create gap ,
and retard their growth and social functioning.
• Social work practises has a frame work of values.
• Ethical values for social workers.
• The worth and dignity of human being.
• The belief in capacity and potential of human nature to achieve full
human potential.
Philosophy and values of modern
Social Work
• Charity and poor relief.
• Helping activity.
• The worth and dignity of human being.
• The capacity of human nature to achieve full
human potential.
• Tolerance of differences.
Philosophy and values of modern
SociaWorkl
• Satisfaction of basic human needs.
• Liberty
• Self determination and direction.
• Non –judgmental attitude.
• Constructive Social cooperation.
• Protection of one’s existence from the dangers caused by man and
nature.
Islamic values and Social work
• Every thing in Islam centred around Allah, belief and Quranic
teachings, the life hereafter.
• Islamic concept of man as human being.
• Islam and the value of individual .
• Islamic concept of Society.
• The Holy Prophet (PBUH) the teaching about individual, family,
society and the successful way of life.
• Islam related Charity to a religious duty and has defined its scope and
uses.
Islamic values and Social work
• Following of Islamic Shariah.
• Humanity is linked to the Islamic religious teachings.
• Family , neighbourhood, Mosque.
• Social cooperation- unity.
• Success and reward in the life hereafter is linked to the good behaviour and
relationship with the fellow human being.
• Love for humanity and tolerance , patience and forgiveness.
• Consideration for poor, weaker groups, incapacitated and disable.
• Worth of human soul and body.
• Social justice.
Islamic values and Social work
• Islam introduced following formal measures for helping the needy, poor
and special classes.
• Islam has provided a structure of values for social welfare viz modern
social work philosophy.
1-Zakat and baitulmal.
2-Sadakat and other voluntary alms giving.
3- Islam forbids extravagancy. Gambling and begging.
4-Islam also specify and elaborate the rights and obligations of man
towards his family, neighbour and society.
5-Waqaf and Trusts under Islamic system.
Islamic structure of values for
social welfare
• Self determination.
• Self respect.
• Moral and morality.
• Equality and brotherhood.
• Equality for all human beings.
• Consideration, humbleness and sacrifice.
• Respect for all human being without any discrimination. .
Islamic values and Social work
• Protest against injustice.
• Rights of woman.
• Worth and dignity of individual.
• Payment of wages and rewards.
• Right of Social protection.
• Right of free movement.
• Right of association.
• Social welfare.
• Freedom of expression.
Islamic Values Vs Professional social
work values
Islamic Values Professional values
• Belief in Allah. • Body of Professional knowledge.
• The injunctions of Quran. • Professional practitioners and skills
• The teachings of the Prophet. • Code of ethics and conduct.
• Charity and philanthropy- • Social Research, development and
improvement.
religious duty.
• Organized movement for social
• Voluntary vs Compulsory. development.
• The respect for man- humanity. • System of rewards, wages and
• The concept life hereafter. salaries.
Islamic Values Vs Professional social
work values
Islamic Values Professional values.
• Care for weak and vulnerable. • Organized system of
• System of zakat and donations rehabilitation.
• Social justice. • Institutions and NGO’s.
• Equality and fairness. • Social Change- social justice.
• Religious motives –gratification. • Coordination and cooperation
• System of Universality and • Professional system and
comprehensiveness. structure.
• Socio-economic justice.