Essential Parameters for the Reconstruction of Society
A Critical Analysis of Sūrat al-Ḥujurāt, Verse 10
Abstract
In the tenth verse of Sūrat al-Ḥujurāt, the fundamental parameters set by Allah for the structuring of Muslim communities can be delineated as the following: brotherhood, reformation, nation, identity, justice, piety, and community. A close analysis of the verse reveals a hierarchy among these parameters. While the brotherhood forms the first layer of the pyramid, the final layer is the community. The supporting layer that sustains all other levels is the layer of justice. At a fundamental level, the ultimate goal of these layers is to attain Allah’s mercy. Consequently, at the pinnacle of these layers lies the pyramid of mercy. The study concludes that there are no clear demarcation lines among these layers; instead, they are interconnected and interdependent. This analysis provides important clues for strengthening the social and moral structure of Muslim societies. The hierarchical structure of these parameters and the relationships between them play a key role in ensuring social solidarity and justice.
Keywords: Sūrat al-Ḥujurāt; exegesis; reconstruction; society; parameters
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