پائیدار ترقی کے ہدف انسداد غربت کی موجودہ صورتحال : ماخذات شرعیہ کی روشنی میں ایک مطالعاتی جائزہ

CURRENT SITUATION OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT’S GOAL POVERTY ERADICATION: A STUDY REVIEW IN THE LIGHT OF ISLAMIC SOURCES

Abstract

The eradication of poverty has been a longstanding global objective, particularly since the inception of relentless capitalism. The General Assembly, recognizing its significance, emphasized the eradication of poverty as a pivotal theme in sustainable development during the 1997 Program for the further implementation of Agenda 21. Despite the proclamation of the Millennium Development Goals in the early 21st century, poverty has persisted on the world agenda, with an alarming trend of its exacerbation rather than elimination. The global scenario suggests a worsening situation, raising concerns about achieving the primary sustainable development goal of eradicating poverty, succinctly articulated as "End poverty in all its forms everywhere." This paper critically reviews the current status of poverty alleviation efforts, offering insights into how Islam perceives and systematically addresses poverty. The study draws from Islamic sources to provide a nuanced understanding and proposes potential avenues for effective eradication. The research methodology employed involves an in-depth examination of relevant Islamic texts, comparative analyses with contemporary socio-economic conditions, and concludes an exploration of strategic instances where Islamic principles successfully addressed poverty.