میثاقِ مدینہ: جدید ریاست میں امن کے قیام اور انتہاپسندی کے انسداد کے لیے نبوی حکمت عملی

The Covenant of Madinah: A Prophetic Strategy for Establishing Peace and Countering Extremism in the Modern State

Abstract

The Constitution of Medina is considered the world’s first written constitutional charter, established on the principles of religious tolerance, mutual cooperation, and respect for all faiths. It practically ensured equality among all members of society, despite differences in religion and belief. In the modern era, it can serve as a guiding framework for Muslim-majority states seeking to counter extremism and foster religious diversity. This study evaluates the constitutional dimensions of the Medina Charter, as reinterpreted by Dr. Hassan Mohi-ud-Din Qadri, to explore its potential as a framework for addressing religious extremism and promoting unity.

The central objective of this research is to assess the articles of the Constitution of Medina in light of contemporary challenges such as religious intolerance, sectarianism, and extremism in modern societies. By revisiting the Charter not merely as a historical document but as a living constitutional model, the study highlights its principles of inclusive governance, collective security, and interfaith coexistence. Through a descriptive and analytical interpretation of primary sources, including Dr. Hassan Mohi-ud-Din Qadri’s analysis, the paper identifies core principles such as justice, pluralism, social cohesion, mutual respect and evaluates their relevance in building a peaceful, inclusive society.

This study also highlights the historical significance of the Charter of Medina as one of the earliest examples of diverse and resilient governance. It shows how the prophetic model institutionalized coexistence among different religious communities, addressed structural inequalities, and fostered a shared civic identity tool that is still needed today to dismantle extremist ideologies at their social, political, and theological roots.

The research also emphasizes how Dr. Qadri’s work revives Islamic constitutional heritage to address contemporary challenges. The Charter’s focus on ethical governance, mutual obligations between communities, and the protection of minority rights reflects the potential of prophetic jurisprudence to promote peace, prevent ideological divisions, and encourage religious harmony. In doing so, this paper contributes to the wider discourse on Islamic constitutionalism and the search for faith-based models that support peacebuilding and social resilience in a polarized world.