From Migration to Muslim Social Transformation: A Qur’anic Sociological Perspective on Ummah Formation in Madinah
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https://doi.org/10.33367/al-karim.v3i2.5514Keywords:
Hijrah, Qur’anic Sociology, Ummah Formation, Madinah, Social TransformationAbstract
This study examines Hijrah not merely as a historical event of migration but as a transformative process that shaped the sociological foundation of the Muslim ummah in Madinah. Employing a Qur’anic sociological approach, the research explores how the Qur’an constructs the notion of Hijrah as both a spiritual and social transition that redefined individual and collective identities within the early Muslim community. The study adopts a qualitative-descriptive method with a thematic analysis of relevant Qur’anic verses, supported by classical and contemporary exegetical sources. Findings reveal that Hijrah functions as a catalyst for social transformation, initiating new forms of solidarity (ukhuwwah), social justice, and institutional development that reflect the Qur’anic vision of an ethical and cohesive society. The Madinan phase represents the crystallization of this transformation, where divine revelation guided the restructuring of socio-political relations from tribal affiliation toward moral community (ummah).
Contribution: Theoretically, this study contributes to the development of Qur’anic sociology by integrating scriptural insights with sociological paradigms of transformation and community building. It also offers a framework for understanding Hijrah as a continuous paradigm of moral and social renewal in contemporary Muslim societies.
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