"Social capital refers to the institutions, relationships, and norms
that shape the quality and quantity of a society's social interactions.
Increasing evidence shows that social cohesion is critical for societies
to prosper economically and for development to be sustainable. Social
capital is not just the sum of the institutions which underpin a society
– it is the glue that holds them together" There are many identified
sources which contribute to social capital. These Include but are not
limited to families, Communities, Civil society, Ethnicity, Gender and
Faith. The Term was Introduced in late 1960,s and today considered as an
important factor in development process.
However we can analyze that Islam introduced concept of social
solidarity and social capital more than fourteen centuries ago. Among
other acts of worship Zakat plays an important role in building social
capital within and among different societies. Islam's concept of social
capital, universal brother hood and mutual care and love can be analyzed
from following verses of Quran.
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