The Construction of a Single Ummah and the Establishment of Collectivism in the Era of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
عہد نبویﷺ میں امت واحدہ کی تعمیر اور اجتماعیت کا قیام
Keywords:
Collectivism, Prophetic Era, Muwakhat-E-Madina, Charter of Madina, Islamic Unity, Social Reformation, Farewell Sermon, Muslim Ummah, Abolition of TribalismAbstract
This research explores that how the concept of collectivism (Ijtimaiyat) took shape and played out in practice during the Prophetic era. It begins with an event before Prophethood: the rebuilding of the Kaaba. At that time, the Prophet (PBUH) showed remarkable wisdom in resolving a dispute that could have sparked a tribal war, setting an early example of peaceful arbitration.
Much of the discussion focuses on two key elements: Muwakhat-e-Madina, the brotherhood between the Muhajirin and Ansar, and the Charter of Madina, or Mithaq-e-Madina. Together, they formed the socio-economic and political foundation of the first Islamic state. The study shows how Islam worked to uproot deep-seated tribal divisions and racial pride, replacing them with a sense of universal brotherhood rooted in faith and Taqwa.
Through an analysis of Quranic verses, Prophetic traditions, and the Farewell Sermon, the article argues that the unity of the Muslim Ummah is not just idealistic but essential for its survival and strength. In the end, the Islamic model of collectivism comes across as a complete system—one built to uphold social justice, equality, and lasting peace.
