The Perspective of Islamic Sharia on Achieving Community Security: An Analytical Foundational Study

Abstract

This study aimed to define societal security in Islamic law, trace its foundations in the Qur’an and the Sunnah, and highlight the main principles and mechanisms that ensure stability and peace within the Muslim community. The study adopted the inductive and analytical methodology, analyzing relevant Islamic texts and deriving key concepts that link faith with social security.

The findings revealed that security is both a religious obligation and a vital human necessity, and that Islamic social security is inherently collective, based on cooperation and solidarity among community members. The study concluded that societal security is deeply rooted in the Qur’an and Sunnah, that faith in Allah and sound belief form its foundation, while values, ethics, and the enforcement of legal boundaries play crucial roles in maintaining it. Moreover, social solidarity is the central pillar sustaining community security and stability.

The study recommended enhancing coordination between social institutions and Islamic academic departments to strengthen the concept of societal security, and to benefit from Islamic studies in social reform and community development programs