International Journal of Social Science Research (IJSSR)

A HİSTORİCAL AND THEORETİCAL APPROACH TO THE REESTABLİSHMENT OF A MEDİNA-CENTERED ISLAMİC POLİTİCAL UNİON

This study addresses the necessity of political unity in the Islamic world within a historical context and through religious references, discussing whether a Medina-centered governance model can be reestablished. The loss of Medina’s status as an administrative center during the era of Ali and the subsequent decision by no Muslim state to designate it as a capital is considered a significant rupture in terms of both political and religious unity. In this framework, Abdullah b. Salam’s warning that Medina could never again be the center of the caliphate aligns with historical developments. However, another narration attributed to him states that Ali would never return to Medina, and based on this interpretation, the study opens a discussion on the possibility of Medina once again becoming a center of governance in the future. In line with Quranic verses and the practices of the Prophet, the need for Muslims to rebuild the spirit of unity is emphasized. In this context, the proposed “Council of the Union of Islamic States of Medina” is presented as a governance model based on justice and compassion, capable of addressing the religious, political, and legal issues of the ummah. This structure aims to unite the shared values, historical legacy, and contemporary political needs of the ummah, offering an alternative perspective that holds promise for both the Islamic world and humanity.