taawun
Taawun, written cooperatively as ta'awun (Arabic تعاون), means mutual cooperation or mutual assistance. It denotes a collective ethic of helping one another to achieve good and prevent harm. The term comes from the Arabic root ع-و-ن (a-wn), related to aid and support, with ta'awun meaning acting together in support of others.
In Islamic thought, ta'awun is a central moral principle found in the Qur'an and Hadith. The Qur'an
This concept encompasses various forms of mutual aid, including charitable giving, volunteer work, lending, shared resources,
In modern contexts, taawun informs charitable organizations, social safety programs, and non-governmental efforts that mobilize collective