Elshobake, Mohammed R. M. (2026) Palestinian perspective. RADIANCE, 4 (1). pp. 27-29.
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Ummatic is a very important term. Ummatic is derived from the Arabic word ummah, which means community. But in this context, we are talking about a unified Muslim community. To be ummatic means to be unified, to be strong and to be united. This is very important. Number one, to be unified means we have to transcend our differences. We must put aside differences in nationality, madhab, sect, race and other matters. Because Allah S.W.T. looks at us based on our deeds, our works and our hearts, not based on colour, race, nationality, wealth or position. Our value is based on taqwa. Number two, to be strong means we stand together on Islamic ground. We cooperate in righteousness and piety, not in sin and wrongdoing. Strength comes when the ummah is united upon good principles. Number three, to be united means to be together as one community. We can see this clearly when the Prophet S.A.W. migrated from Mecca to Medina and established the first state in Medina. He introduced what we call the Constitution of Medina. In that charter, he made the Muslims one ummah, and even included non-Muslims from Ahlul Kitab within a united community framework. If unity could be established in such a diverse society, then it is even more important for Muslims today to be united among themselves. So, ummatic means being unified beyond differences, strong upon Islamic principles, and truly united as one community.
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