Young Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities
Vol. 2 No. 3 (2026): Young Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities

The Values of the Medina Charter in Developing Islamic Political Ethics

Karimah Fauziah Panjaitan (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)
Reza Firmansyah (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)
Rizki Achmad Rizaldi (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)
Syahrial (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 Sep 2026

Abstract

This study examines the constitutional values of the Charter of Medina and their relevance to the development of political ethics in a pluralistic society. The inquiry stems from the premise that the presence of political norms and institutions does not automatically produce governance that is just, accountable, and respectful of diversity. This research aims to analyze the construction of political values within the Charter of Medina, its constitutional character, and its contribution to the formation of political ethics. Utilizing a qualitative approach, the study employs library research and descriptive-analytical methods grounded in historical and hermeneutic readings of the Charter of Medina and relevant academic literature. The findings demonstrate that the Charter of Medina establishes a normative framework linking political life to justice, legal order, respect for pluralism, collective responsibility, and the ethical management of power. These values not only regulate inter-community relations but also constrain power within normative boundaries through shared responsibility, mutual protection, and compliance with political agreements. Theoretically, while the Charter of Medina is not identical to modern constitutions or democracies, it possesses a constitutional character that serves as a reflective resource for constructing political ethics in pluralistic societies. This study contributes to Islamic political studies by demonstrating that the constitutional dimension of the Charter of MedinaThis study examines the constitutional values of the Charter of Medina and their relevance to the development of political ethics in a pluralistic society. The inquiry stems from the premise that the presence of political norms and institutions does not automatically produce governance that is just, accountable, and respectful of diversity. This research aims to analyze the construction of political values within the Charter of Medina, its constitutional character, and its contribution to the formation of political ethics. Utilizing a qualitative approach, the study employs library research and descriptive-analytical methods grounded in historical and hermeneutic readings of the Charter of Medina and relevant academic literature. The findings demonstrate that the Charter of Medina establishes a normative framework linking political life to justice, legal order, respect for pluralism, collective responsibility, and the ethical management of power. These values not only regulate inter-community relations but also constrain power within normative boundaries through shared responsibility, mutual protection, and compliance with political agreements. Theoretically, while the Charter of Medina is not identical to modern constitutions or democracies, it possesses a constitutional character that serves as a reflective resource for constructing political ethics in pluralistic societies. This study contributes to Islamic political studies by demonstrating that the constitutional dimension of the Charter of Medina can be understood as a normative framework integrating law, power, diversity, and political morality can be understood as a normative framework integrating law, power, diversity, and political morality

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yjssh

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Humanities Social Sciences

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Young Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (YJSSH) is an academic journal which focuses on social and humanistic issues, both of a conceptual and an empirical nature. The journal uses a multidisciplinary perspective with a focus on the main issue. The journal is open to all to contribute to it, ...