40 Hadith on Community Service & Activism – Islamic Guidance on Serving Society

40 Hadith on Community Service & Activism is an inspiring collection of prophetic traditions that emphasize the importance of serving others and contributing positively to society. Islam encourages believers not only to strengthen their relationship with Allah but also to care for the well-being of the community around them. This book highlights how the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ promote compassion, justice, cooperation, and social responsibility.

Through forty carefully selected hadith, the book illustrates how acts of kindness, charity, and community engagement are essential aspects of a Muslim’s character. The hadith encourage believers to help the needy, support justice, promote unity, and stand against wrongdoing in a wise and ethical manner.

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• Dr. Mohammad Hakeem

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CHAPTER 1
THE WHY
THE SPIRITUALITY OF AN ACTIVIST
THE FIRST QUESTION that Muslim activists and community workers should ask themselves is why.
Why did I choose to volunteer for this event or that cause? Clearly, volunteering does not involve getting paid, while activism goes beyond that to include multiple layers of risks and challenges.
One could find multiple reasons to join this line of work, such as a personal experience that may have shaped our worldview, or an inherited passion from a family member towards a certain cause. For a Muslim, such reasons are valid as long as they fit under the umbrella of seeking to please
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD PREFACE INTRODUCTION
THE WHY: THE SPIRITUALITY OF AN ACTIVIST
CHAPTER ONE
Hadith 1: Begin with the Very End in Mind
Hadith 2: Working Behind the Scenes
Hadith 3: The Destruction of One's Deeds
Hadith 4: Mercy to Mankind
Hadith 5: Courage Through Deep Connection with Allah Hadith 6: The Road Less Travelled
CHAPTER TWO
THE WHAT (PART 1): COMMUNITY SERVICE:
THE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF MUSLIM ACTIVISTS
Hadith 7: Winning the Hearts
Hadith 8: Faith, Manners, and Action
Hadith 9: The Shepherd and the Flock: Understanding our Circles of Influence
Hadith 10: The Righteous One Who Does Not Care! Hadith 11: We are All in the Same Ship
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40 HADITH ON COMMUNITY SERVICE AND ACTIVISM
Allah. A sincere intention is what causes our deeds to either be accepted and heavily rewarded by the Almighty, or otherwise rejected due to other worldly desires, such as showing off or seeking praise from people. In Surah al-Insan, Allah describes what the intention behind every act of service, for a believer should be:
And they give food in spite of love for it to the needy, the orphan, and the captive; they tell them: 'We feed you only for the countenance of Allah. We wish not from you reward or gratitude. Indeed, we fear from our Lord a Day austere and distressful.' So Allah will protect them from the evil of that Day and give them radiance and happiness. And will reward them for what they patiently endured with a garden in Paradise and silk garments. (al-Insän 76: 8-12)
The spirituality of activism starts with the why question, from having pure intentions, and continues to accompany us throughout our whole journey. It ensures that the how (the qualities and values that we adopt) and the what (the services that we offer) are also aligned with the why, or what pleases Allah. In addition, answering why helps a group to refine its mission, vision and metrics of success. It helps us consider both the spiritual and the material dimensions when defining and refining our why. For example: we can write a personal or a group slogan, goal, and why as follows: 'When I (we) meet Allah, I (we) want to be proud of
THE SPIRITUALITY OF AN ACTIVIST
HADITH 1
BEGIN WITH THE VERY END IN MIND
إنما الأعمال بالنيات وإنما لكل امرئ ما نوى فمن كانت هجرته إلى الله ورسوله في هجرته إلى الله ورسوله ومن كانت هجرته إلى دنيا يصيبها أو امرأة ينكحها فهجر ته إلى ما هاجر إليه (البخاري ومسلم)
Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA) narrated that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and give him peace, said:Deeds are bound by the intentions behind them, and each person will be rewarded according to his intention. So, whoever migrated for the sake of Allah and His Messenger, then his migration will be accepted as one for the sake of Allah and His Messenger; and whoever migrated for worldly benefits or for a woman to marry, then his migration would be rewarded based on what he migrated for. (Bukhari and Muslim)
COMMENTARY
This hadith has always been the introductory hadith to most of the 40 hadith collections compiled by our scholars, such as the famous 40 hadith collection by Imam Nawawi. This comes as no surprise as having a pure intention to please Allah should be the foundation of every Muslim's deeds and actions. In this worldly life, a pure intention is the only way to keep oneself motivated in tough times and stay humble in moments of glory and success. In the Hereafter, a pure intention is one of the main reasons for why some deeds are rewarded by Allah multiple times, up to 700 times, while others are considered worthless and of no value.
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This book is meant to be a Muslim's handbook to
change the world. It provides the most relevant
Hadiths that Muslims in the 21st century and beyond need to maximize their potential, serve their community, and leave a legacy. Aided with a commentary and a list of actionable items for each hadith, these hadiths provide a framework that answers the most relevant questions for activists and community leaders: The WHY (The spiritual element), the WHAT (the social and political responsibility), the HOW (The Fiqh and Adab guidelines), the WHO (tips on building successful teams), and the WHILE (self-care advice). For all those who have goals beyond their own selves and aspire to make an impact, guided by prophetic wisdom, this book is for you!
Dr. Mohannad Hakeem is a research engineer, speaker, and activist from Lebanon who has studied traditionally under multiple scholars in the Muslim world for the past 20 years. He currently resides in Dearborn, Michigan, USA where he helped establish multiple community initiatives and organizations, with focus on youth empowerment and education. His classes, workshops, and Friday sermons draw inspiration from the Quran, Hadith, and Islamic history to give young Muslims an algorithm for success and excellence in the worldly life and hopefully in the afterlife. In his professional career, Dr. Hakeem earned his PhD in Mechanical engineering, and to-date has authored 80+ patents and technical papers. He is married to Ghina and is blessed by Allah with four kids: Salah-Eddine, Maryam, Jennah, and Abdul-Rahman.