Umar, Nur ‘Izzah Solehah and Mohd Razif, Nur Intan Nasuha and Romzi, Nur Amanina Batrisyia and Khairil Nizam, Nur Ain Muttaqin and Mohd Rizal, Nurnajihah and Nordin, Saiyidatul Ayra and Karim, Fatimah
(2025)
Building peaceful communities through good neighbour relations.
Centris E-Bulletin, 11 (September-October 2025).
pp. 32-36.
E-ISSN 2811-342X
Abstract
Good neighbourly relations form a fundamental foundation in nurturing peaceful, stable, cohesive communities. In Islam, neighbours are not merely individuals who live in proximity, but social partners who share responsibility in creating an environment that is safe, harmonious, and emotionally secure. However, in the context of modern Malaysian society, rapid urbanisation, rising individualism, limited face-to-face interaction, and increasing societal pressures have gradually weakened neighbourly bonds, resulting in misunderstandings and disputes that threaten both emotional well - being and social solidarity. Islam, through the guidance of the Qur’an, the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad PBUH, and Islamic legal principles (Maqasid Shariah), places neighbourliness as a core social obligation closely connected to faith and the higher objectives of Shariah (Maqasid Shariah). Addressing contemporary challenges such as multicultural dynamics, the influence of digital media, and urban residential issues, this article highlights the importance of reviving Islamic values of adab berjiran through moral education, collective community involvement, and non-violent conflict management. Ultimately, it argues that fostering constructive and compassionate neighborly relations is a shared responsibility and a vital pillar in building peaceful, resilient, and socially integrated societies.
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