In Islamic civilization, social services are shaped based on the fundamental values of Islam and the needs of people. These services aim to help pauper and needy members of society. In particular, the commandments of Islam such as charity and zakat contribute greatly to the maintenance of material and spiritual balance in society. The scope of social services in Islamic Civilization includes a variety of social services such as providing support to orphans, the elderly, the poor, the disabled and immigrants, treating the sick and providing educational works. These services reflect the Islamic principles of justice and compassion, promoting social solidarity and well-being of the community. Therefore, social services in Islamic civilization, combined with religious beliefs, help society function better and people live a better life.

Social service institutions have an important role in Islamic civilization, aiming to increase the welfare of society and help those in need. These institutions generally operate through foundation systems. In Islam, donations such as zakat obligation and alms are used to fund such institutions. They provide services in a variety of areas, including social service institutions, orphanages, patient care centers, educational institutes, and assistance programs for the poor. Additionally, based on the principles of social justice and solidarity in Islamic civilization, institutions generally operate to ensure fair income distribution, reduce social inequalities, and help the most vulnerable members of society. By reflecting the values of Islam, these institutions play an important role in making society function better and improving the quality of life for everyone. The foundations of the understanding of social work in Islam have been laid during the period of prophet Muhammad (pbuh). Since al-Asr al-Saada, disadvantaged groups have been treated sensitively and their integration within society has been ensured. It is possible to see this matter in the practices of the Prophet himself. The perception of social service has been continued by Islamic states after the era of prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and important steps have been taken towards institutionalization. In fact the Islamic civilization has considered a foundation civilization and needy (the disadvantaged) groups have been taken care of and their needs have been met in every period.

In the modern era, the concept of social work appears in different forms and as a situation that requires different areas of expertise. In this sense, perceptions about social services and the areas that social service addresses seem to have changed.

Although the phenomenon of social services in Islamic civilization has been discussed in some academic studies, there is no holistic and comprehensive study that covers the subject in all its aspects. Moreover, social services are the fundamental problem of humanity, not of states at any time in history.

In the globalizing world, there is a great need for the experience of the Islamic civilization, which has a great knowledge in social work, within the framework of changing conditions. With this symposium, it is aimed to develop a road plan for what the perception of social service will be like in the future, its application forms and how it will be institutionalized, based on the experience of Islamic civilization.