Has the ideal Muslim society ever existed — and could it exist again?
What is the ideal Muslim society? What are the traits of this Islamic community? Is it even possible to establish one today? As translator Nasiruddin al-Khattab writes: in a world plagued with wars, racism, political turmoil, economic downturns, and social anguish, many people are looking for an alternative in which justice, freedom, decency, and common sense will prevail. Such societies have existed in the past, in the golden eras of Islamic civilization — and The Ideal Muslim Society holds onto the hope that, if Allah wills, such a society may appear again.
What the book covers
In this detailed picture of what an ideal Islamic society would look like, Dr. Muhammad Ali al-Hashimi draws on extensive research into Islamic history, contrasting the ideal with the sorry state of affairs in human societies today. He explores the religious, political, economic, social, and other facets of this ideal society, illustrating everything from the responsibilities of those in authority to the interactions between individuals on the humblest levels.
Who it's for
For readers longing to see a better world, this book offers practical ideas and hope grounded in Islamic history rather than abstract utopianism.
