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3. FOUNDATION OF REPUBLIC OF MEDINA ( Sep. 622 A.D )
:- According to P. K. Hitti, " The Hijrah with which the Makkan period ended and the Medinese period began, proved a turning point in the life of Muhammad ( P.B.U.H )"
:- Yathrib Position Before Islam
:- Jews --- Agriculturists, artisens, craftsmen
:- Ansar --- Aus and Khazraj --- battled in 616 --- Bu'th
:- Abdullah bin Obay --- Khazraj --- The Hypocrite
:- Post Hijrat Scenario
:- 4 groups
i. Ansaar
ii. Jews
iii. Muhajireen
iv. The hypocrites
:- Important Steps
:- Construction of Mosque
:- Beginning of Hijrah
:- Beginning of Azan
:- Brotherhood among Muhajireen and Ansaar
:- Significance of Hijrah
:- William Muir said, " It reveals the man in his real greatness, not only og his age but of all ages."
THE CHARTER OF MEDINA ( 622 A.D )
:- 730 words
:- 63 articles
:- Two religions --- Muslims and Jews
:- POLITICAL CLAUSES
1. Muslims and Jews -- one Political Ummah
2. Yathrib -- a sanctuary by all its citizens -- Muslims and Jews
3. Sovereignty of Allah and the Presidency of Prophet
4. War and peace -- in common
5. Foghting in the way of Allah -- no believer to make peace with the enemy
6. Unity of Muslims and Jews against common enemy of Medina
7. Violater of this pact -- jointly resisted by the Muslims and the Jews
8. No refuge to the life and property of the Quresh
:- CIVIL CLAUSES
1. Whosoever causes bloodshed shall be held responsible and his tribe with him otherwise it will be considered an act of tyranny
2. Whosoever kills a believer, will be retaliated unless the guardian of the assasinated person agrees to accept blood-money
3. The pious believers will rise against anyone who rebels or does any offence or tyranny
:- RELIGIOUS CLAUSES
1. Freedom to profess the religion
2. Jews in a political alliance with the Muslims -- one nation
:- EFECTS
:- Political unity
:- Peace state
:- Equality of rights and duties to all Muslims
:- Rule of law
:- Religious freedom and tolerance
:- Spread of Islam
:- William Muir said, " The charter proves that Muhammad ( P.B.U.H )was not only a religious preacher but also one of the greatest statesmen the world ha ever produces."
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