Ummah
Mind map examining the Ummah and the first Ummah set out in the Constitution of Medina
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- Created on: 03-06-13 12:53
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- Ummah
- Constitution of Medina
- Set out the basis of the first Ummah and principles which should be adhered to
- 'To a Jew who follows us belongs help and equality'
- Jewish and Believers' finances are separate but help each other if attack
- Muhammad will settle all dispute
- A Murderer of a beliveer will face other believers who are bound to take action against them
- 'No women shall be taken under protection without the consent of her family'
- Written in 622CE it is a Tripartite agreement between emigrants to Medina, Helpers (Ansars) and Jews
- Agreement between 9 tribes
- Al Hibri argues there are similarities between the constitution of Medina and the American Constitution
- Muslims and non-Muslims have equal rights and duties enshrined in Religious autonomy
- Set up a pluralistic state with Muhammad as its leader
- Serves a 'dual purpose as a social contract and a constitution' (Muqtedar Khan)
- Set out the basis of the first Ummah and principles which should be adhered to
- Previously had been tribal loyalties - now loyal to Ummah, Qur'an Sunnah and Charter of Medina
- Modern Ummahs look at Shari'ah and Ijma of 1st Ummah
- 'The Ummah exists as a global fraternity but the real challenge for British Muslims is to see the Ummah in local realities' (Mona Sididqui)
- Some Modern Muslims use the concept of the Ummah as an excuse for Jihad and Terrorism - e.g. 9/11 was said to be in response to an attack by America on the Ummah
- Reflects Tawhid - unity of God and Unity of community
- Collective duties to care for all
- Protect women, children and orphans - Sura 4
- Criminal System is to preserve the Ummah - stop Fasad-fil-ardh (Spreading of mischief in the land)
- Spread wealth in the Ummah - Zakah
- Fard Kafiyah - Collective obligations in work - Advance work in Medicine science etc.
- Constitution of Medina
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