Radical Devotion to Collective Care

Rabia's devotion to the Divine was absolute and unconditional—she sought nothing for herself and gave everything. Translated to community organizing, radical devotion means committing to collective care as a primary practice. Organizers and members pledge themselves to each other's wellbeing, not out of duty but out of love. This manifests as showing up consistently, listening deeply, supporting members through crises, and prioritizing the community's survival and flourishing. Radical devotion resists the individualism that fragments communities and prevents the kind of interdependence necessary for sustained organizing. It asks organizers to examine whether they are truly devoted to the people they work with or merely to campaign outcomes. This devotion becomes infectious—when members experience being truly cared for and fought for, they naturally reciprocate with their own commitment.