Ma`rifat Eqtesadi

The third sector of the economy, along with the public and private sectors, is ranked as an important sector and a major economic force in modern societies. The activities of this sector can be divided into at least ten categories. Using an analytical method, in this article, an attempt has been made to introduce a new type of charity, namely, livelihood charity. Based on the findings of the article, livelihood charity, a non-profit institution originating from religious concepts, can reconstruct and reprocess good and benevolent affairs. Through ijtihad method, the nature of livelihood charity and its types of activities can be derived from the concept of “ma’una” in Islamic teachings. Contrary to the initial conception of livelihood charity, which is usually referred to as providing food packages, the scope of livelihood charity encompasses various aspects of minimal life. The livelihood charity system redesigns the three stages of the process of attracting supporters, identifying needy people, and distributing public donations.