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Role of Prophet’s Sunnah in promoting societal reform

Issue 104, Page 98-110

Abstract

This research focuses on advancing society through activating societal reform across seven main areas, while highlighting role of Prophet’s Sunnah in strengthening reform framework. It emphasizes pioneering contribution of Sunnah in improving society by promoting goodness and benefit for individuals and communities. The research problem examines role of Sunnah in enhancing a distinguished international position, investing in human capital, developing effective public administration, building infrastructure, improving healthcare systems, protecting the environment, and fostering a diversified economy. The study aims to clarify the linguistic and technical meanings of societal reform and to explain how the Sunnah contributes to achieving these developmental dimensions. It also seeks to identify methods for improving governance, strengthening human resources, advancing infrastructure and healthcare, promoting environmental sustainability, and supporting economic diversification. To achieve these objectives, the researcher adopts inductive, analytical, and deductive methodologies. The findings demonstrate that the Prophet’s Sunnah plays a central role in establishing and reinforcing societal reform. It provides a comprehensive framework that supports modern visions in state-building and strategic planning across various fields, including economic, cultural, diplomatic, health, and social sectors. The study also highlights key principles of Islamic economic development, such as risk-sharing, efficient use of state resources, recognition of both private and public ownership, economic freedom, and social solidarity. The research concludes by recommending greater attention to these principles to build a balanced and sustainable society at both individual and collective levels. 


Corresponding Author

Mohammad A Al-Azmi

Associate Professor، Kuwait

Author

Mohammed Z Al Otaibi

Associate Professor، Kuwait


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Article Type

Original Article

Language

Arabic

Receive Date

02 Apr 2024

Review Date

04 Jun 2024

Accept Date

10 Jun 2024

Open Access

Yes

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1658-8738/© 2026 للمؤلفين. نشرتها مجلة جامعة أم القرى للعلوم الشرعية والدراسات الإسلامية، وهي مقالة مفتوحة الوصول وموزعة وفق شروط وأحكام/https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0

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أ.د. عبدالله بن حسين العمودي

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ISSN: 1658-8738