The New Social Order in Medina following the Hijra PRESENTED BY:
INTRODUCTION The Hij ra: A pivotal moment in Islamic history when the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) migrated to Medina. Transformation: The migration led to the establishment of a new Islamic social order in Medina. Focus Areas: Changes in religious practices, financial regulations, equality, and governance.
BACKGROUND Pre-Islamic Society: Tribal hierarchies dominated life in Mecca, with wealth and power concentrated among elites. Challenges in Mecca: Muslims faced severe persecution and opposition from the Quraysh. Diversity in Medina: The migration allowed Muslims to settle in a more diverse and open society, where Islam could flourish.
DIETARY RULES AND RELIGIOUS PRACTICES DIETARY LAWS: INTRODUCTION OF HALAL PRACTICES, EMPHASIZING PURITY IN FOOD AND DAILY LIFE. COMMUNAL WORSHIP: THE PROPHET’S MOSQUE BECAME THE SPIRITUAL AND COMMUNITY CENTER IN MEDINA. KEY PRACTICES: ESTABLISHMENT OF REGULAR PRAYERS, FASTING DURING RAMADAN, AND OTHER RELIGIOUS OBLIGATIONS.
FINANCIAL REGULATIONS AND SOCIAL WELFARE 01. Zakat: Institutionalized charitable giving to support the poor and reduce social inequality. 02. Prohibition of Interest (Riba): Banned to promote fairness in economic transactions. 03. Gambling: Outlawed as part of broader moral reforms aimed at ensuring just financial dealings.
EQUALITY BEFORE GOD ISLAMIC EQUALITY: ALL INDIVIDUALS ARE EQUAL BEFORE GOD, REGARDLESS OF THEIR GENDER, WEALTH, OR STATUS (QUR'AN 49:13). WOMEN’S RIGHTS: NEW RIGHTS WERE INTRODUCED, INCLUDING INHERITANCE AND FINANCIAL PROTECTIONS THROUGH THE MAHR. SOCIAL HIERARCHIES: TRIBAL AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC DIVISIONS WERE MINIMIZED IN FAVOR OF UNITY UNDER ISLAM.
THE MEDINA CONSTITUTION FIRST WRITTEN CONSTITUTION: ESTABLISHED A LEGALFRAMEWORK FOR THE ISLAMIC STATE IN MEDINA. RELIGIOUS FREEDOM: GUARANTEED FOR MUSLIMS, JEWS, AND OTHER GROUPS. COLLECTIVE SECURITY: EMPHASIZED COOPERATION AND PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE AMONG THE DIVERSE TRIBES OF MEDINA.
Social Structure: Overview of the key groups in Medina post-Hijra, including the Muhajirun, Ansar, and Jewish tribes. M uslim Brotherhood: Built around the concept of unity and solidarity among Muslims. Charter of Medina: Fostered cooperation between Muslims and non-Muslim tribes in the city. SOCIAL STRUCTURE
CONCLUSION IMPACT OF THE HIJRA: A TRANSFORMATIVE EVENT THAT RESHAPED SOCIAL, POLITICAL, AND RELIGIOUS LIFE IN MEDNA. Long-Term Changes: Introduction of new religious practices, financial systems, and the establishment of Islamic governance. Legacy: The changes that occurred in Medina continue to influence Islamic society to this day.