The Contributions of Islamic Legislation to Promoting the Value of Citizenship among Muslims

Abstract

This study aims to examine the contributions of Islamic legislation to strengthening the value of citizenship among Muslims in light of the intellectual and social transformations that have weakened the sense of national belonging and social identity. The study addresses the following central question: How does Islamic legislation contribute to promoting citizenship and reinforcing national belonging in the face of contemporary intellectual challenges? It further explores the legislative foundations of citizenship in Islam, the ethical and educational values that support it, and their role in promoting social cohesion, security, and stability. The significance of the study lies in highlighting the capacity of Islamic legislation to shape responsible citizens by fostering values of loyalty, belonging, justice, honesty, trustworthiness, mercy, solidarity, benevolence, and love of. The study also seeks to clarify the legislative objectives underlying these values and to demonstrate the educational role of the Qur'an and the Prophetic Sunnah in cultivating responsible citizenship. The research adopts the descriptive-analytical method through the analysis of Islamic legal texts and the examination of their objectives related to citizenship. The findings reveal that Islamic legislation offers a comprehensive framework of ethical and legal principles that reinforce responsible citizenship, strengthen both religious and national belonging, enhance social cohesion, and contribute to building a secure and stable society capable of addressing contemporary social challenges.