JUZ 28
LIVING THE SEERAH IN OUR TIMES

This juz touches on events in the Seerah of the Prophet SAW.  These events not only shaped the new society in Madinah more than a thousand years ago but they are the blueprint for the muslim ummah till today. The Madinan society was being groomed to be the global leader in the fast-growing Muslim populace. The 'newly-minted muslims' were still new to the teachings of Islam. They needed spiritual guidance and since  Madinan society was made up of people from varied and differing backgrounds of societal ranks and faith; they need to be moulded into a singular Muslim identity. 

At the same time, there was a simmering tension between the Mujahidins, the Musyrikin Makkah, the Jews and the Munafiqun. The Prophet SAW saw the dire need to cultivate the etiquette and social mores of living together in harmony amongst the citizens. 

Accordingly, these surahs were filled with societal regulations that fostered cooperation; harmonious solidarity leading to a community based on teamwork, symbiosis and collaboration. At the same time, calling out the 'haters' and antagonists within the citizenry with warnings of chastisement and retribution should any of them cause danger to the community.

These surahs not only addressed the situation in Madinah but it transcends time to be equally relevant now.  In these grim times, the Ummah needs these same qualities to survive.

May these last days of Ramadhan install unity, mutual understanding and respect in the Ummah for our fight against a common enemy, aamiin.

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Jazakallahu khayr for this reflection. 
It brings back the spirit of Ramadhan to me. With everything that is happening around meow, this reminds me that I have a role to play no matter how small. It is inspiring me to keep doing good and most importantly, to maintain my ibaadah, in sha Allah.

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