Current Status Of The Philanthropic Practices In Astronomy

Nurul Fathin Ngadiman Nurul Fathin Ngadiman,Zety Sharizat Hamidi Zety Sharizat Hamidi,Nur Nafhatun Md Shariff Nur Nafhatun Md Shariff

doi:10.33102/jfatwa.vol26no2.417

Nurul Fathin Ngadiman Nurul Fathin Ngadiman, Zety Sharizat Hamidi Zety Sharizat Hamidi + Show 1 more

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The purpose of the philanthropic practices in Islamic tradition is not only about Islamic ethics and fiqh, but to enhance the efficiency of welfare distribution and development of the ummah, including the community intelligence. This paper reports the current status of the philanthropic practices that have been utilised in the astronomy field and their effects in buttressing the advancement of Islamic astronomy (falak syar’ie), astronomy, and space science. This paper acts as a preliminary study as part of a bigger research therefore, it is limited to a review of philanthropic practices that have been and are being implemented in astronomy and the extent of their impact in this field. The inductive and deductive approaches were used in analyzing the research data obtained from the literature review. This paper found that philanthropy is a practical mechanism that could be applied in sustaining the development of astronomy and space science knowledge. In Malaysia, the practice of philanthropy from individuals funds in supporting the field of astronomy is seen as quite positive. Nonetheless, this practice is seen as less encouraging within the government, non-profits and corporations. Therefore, it would be great if philanthropic institutions along with strategic fund planning could be established. More structured fund management will lead to intelligible planning for the growth of the astronomy field in this country.

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Philanthropy term is derived from the Greek word which etymologically meaning love of mankind
As for the practice of philanthropy in Islamic tradition that widely covers the dimensions of goodness such as zakat, donation, charity and waqf are the terms that show the form of Islamic philanthropy
It can be clearly seen that the determination and sincerity of the Islamic philanthropists to contribute voluntarily during Islamic civilization has become one of the factors that develop astronomy knowledge throughout the world

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Philanthropy term is derived from the Greek word which etymologically meaning love of mankind. Special Edition 2021 |Vol 26 No.2| ISSN: 2232-1047 | eISSN: 0127-8886 concept related to goodness and love for human beings, so that one is willing to donate one’s property to help others (Payton & Moody, 2008). As for the practice of philanthropy in Islamic tradition that widely covers the dimensions of goodness such as zakat, donation, charity and waqf are the terms that show the form of Islamic philanthropy. These terms can help the discourse of Islamic philanthropy to broader issues, in terms of traditional discourse such as Islamic ethics and fiqh, and can improve issues of social justice, community intelligence and the welfare of ummah. All forms of expenditure or spending of property for matters prescribed by Islam can be said as infaq

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