Ma`rifat Eqtesadi

One of the fundamental challenges in poverty reduction policies is the effective and targeted allocation of support resources to the poor and the needy. Neglecting the prioritization of households based on the real dimensions of poverty often leads to inefficiencies in aid interventions. This study adopts a descriptive–analytical approach and employs a survey method to identify and categorize the dimensions and criteria of poverty based on Islamic teachings. Using expert opinions and the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), the study assigns weights to each criterion and classifies poor households according to the significance of their needs. The findings indicate that households suffering from welfare poverty, capability poverty, and participatory poverty rank first to third in terms of priority. Furthermore, when classifying households based on specific poverty criteria, those with income poverty, employment-related poverty, asset and health deprivation, educational problems, and housing issues are ranked from first to fifth, respectively. These results offer valuable insights for designing more effective and efficient support policies.