How Religious Teachings can help Lower Poverty and Unemployment: A Social and Educational Approach

Abstract

This study, entitled “The Role of Religious Teachings in Reducing Poverty and Unemployment: An Educational and Social Approach,” explores the significance of religious principles in addressing economic challenges. In the religion of Islam, great emphasis is placed on the importance of work and employment as means of preserving human dignity, ensuring independence from others, and fulfilling one’s basic needs through lawful earnings. Numerous examples demonstrate that even the divine prophets, despite their great mission of conveying Almighty Allah message to humankind, engaged in various professions so as not to be dependent on others and to provide for themselves and their families. This clearly indicates that Islam strongly advocates the eradication of poverty. From a methodological perspective, this research is applied in purpose and descriptive in nature, conducted through a literature review of Quranic verses, prophetic traditions (Hadith), and relevant scholarly works.The findings reveal that religious teachings play a significant and influential role in reducing poverty and unemployment. By implementing these teachings and engaging in lawful, ethical labor consistent with Islamic principles, poverty and deprivation can be eliminated from society, leading Muslims toward a prosperous and dignified life free from destitution.