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

The Medina Charter: Values and Principles Underpinning the Concept of Civil Society

Lyra Muzayyana (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)
Siti Lailatul Jannah (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)
Ali Aman Khan Siregar (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)
Mhd Akhir Harahap (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 Sep 2026

Abstract

Civil society is a significant concept for fostering a social order grounded in justice, civility, and participation. From an Islamic perspective, however, civil society extends beyond notions of social freedom and autonomy to encompass moral responsibility, social justice, the rule of law, and respect for diversity. This article aims to examine the concept of civil society from an Islamic perspective by analyzing its normative foundations and the social values embedded within it. The study employs a qualitative approach using a literature review and descriptive analysis. The findings indicate that the Islamic conception of civil society is grounded in the integration of freedom, morality, justice, social responsibility, and inclusive communal life. The concept of ummah and the social practices of the Medinan community, particularly as articulated in the Medina Charter, demonstrate how these values were institutionalized within a religiously and socially diverse society. Accordingly, the Islamic conception of civil society remains relevant as a normative foundation for fostering a harmonious, just, inclusive, and civilized social order.

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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, ...