The Prophet's (PBUH) Strategies for Eliminating Social Divisions and Establishing Islamic Civilization: A Quranic, Narrative, and Historical Perspective

One of the major challenges in human social relations is social fragmentation, a dangerous phenomenon that can lead societies toward collapse. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) established an Islamic state in the highly fragmented society of the Arabian Peninsula and implemented strategic measures to manage these divisions, ultimately succeeding in laying the foundations of Islamic civilization. The Prophet (PBUH) identified all dimensions of social fragmentation in early Islamic society and applied tailored solutions to address them. The results of these efforts became fully evident in the social cohesion achieved during his ten-year rule. This article seeks to answer the following question: What were the Prophet’s strategies for eliminating social fragmentation in early Islamic society and fostering unity within the Muslim community? The authors adopt a descriptive-analytical methodology, examining Qur’anic texts, narrations (Hadith), and historical accounts to conduct this research. The study demonstrates that the Prophet (PBUH) successfully unified the chaotic Arabian Peninsula through multifaceted strategies, including: Identifying and addressing divisive factors, promoting unifying elements such as brotherhood and mutual affinity, encouraging cooperation among neighbors and kin, Marginalizing polytheists and agitators who sought to disrupt social order and cohesion.

کلیدواژه ها:

Qur’an ، Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) ، civilization ، Social Fragmentation ، Social Cohesion