Giving to God examines the everyday practices of Islamic giving in
post-revolutionary Egypt. From foods prepared in Sufi soup
kitchens, to meals distributed by pious volunteers in slums, to
almsgiving, these acts are ultimately about giving to God by giving
to the poor. Surprisingly, many who practice such giving say that
they do not care about the poor, instead framing their actions
within a unique non-compassionate ethics of giving. At first, this
form of giving may appear deeply selfish, but further consideration
reveals that it avoids many of the problems associated with the
idea of "charity." Using the Egyptian uprising in 2011 and its call
for social justice as a backdrop, this beautifully crafted
ethnography suggests that "giving a man a fish" might ultimately be
more revolutionary than "teaching a man to fish."
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