Ibrahim was a religious man, but not a rich man. He would sometimes give money to people in the street, and then have no money left to buy food for his dinner. According to Weber, in order to understand why Ibrahim gave away his money, what approach would a researcher have to take?

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Weber emphasized the importance of verstehen, or empathetic understanding, which involves putting oneself in another's position to understand their actions and motivations.

Ibrahim Was a Religious Man, but Not a Rich Man