Alhassanain(p) Network for Heritage and Islamic Thought

Community Building

Author: Dr. Muhammad Ali Shomali
Publisher: ABWA Publishing and Printing Center
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• Community Building, Part 1
• Abstract
• Introduction
• The importance of community in the Qur'an
• The task of the prophets in the Qur'an
• To purify people
• To guide people to establish social justice
• To establish communities
• Prophet Muhammad's efforts to establish a fledgling Islamic community
• The need to provide good examples of Islamic communities
• Some qualities of a true Islamic community
• Truthfulness and trustworthiness
• Persistence
• Right direction, right path
• Balance, moderation, and the best example
• Balance between this life and the hereafter
• Conclusion
• Notes
• Community Building in Islam, Part 2
• Abstract
• Introduction
• An Islamic community is moderate and balanced
• Examples of balanced Islamic community
• Material and spiritual life
• Treatment of differing ideas and opinions
• A decent life and balanced use of technology
• Characteristics of those living in an Islamic community
• Righteousness and moderation
• Humbleness and balance
• The Islamic community is the best nation in benefiting others
• Reasons for being described as the best nation
• Enjoining good and prohibiting bad
• Faith in God
• Unity is essential for the effectiveness of the community
• Concern for oneself versus responsibility towards society
• Qualities of an Islamic community
• Truth and Justice
• Rationality
• Seeking Knowledge
• Charity
• Environmental awareness
• Security
• Family solidarity and strength
• Hospitality
• Keeping promises
• Pardon and forgiveness
• Patience
• Fairness and wanting for others what we want for ourselves
• Conclusion
• Notes
• Community Building, Part 3
• Abstract
• Commitment to the truth
• Qur’an describes Allah as the True
• Allah is the True and real basis of everything
• Allah alone is the True
• The truth observed in the creation of the world
• Revelation, divine books, and prophets are true Revelation
• The Qur’an
• The Prophet
• Mission of Prophet to serve the Truth
• Implementation of the divine message in a truthful manner
• Disregarding the truth leads to destruction of creation
• Individuals and communities must strive to be truthful
• Examples of the most truthful people
• Why be entirely committed and in compliance with Truth?
• The true mu’min searches for and welcomes truth and wisdom
• Real servitude is to give priority to Allah and the Truth that comes from Him
• Truthfulness and the community
• Who are these people?
• Conclusion
• Notes