Islamic Nonviolent Peace Building Approach In The Medina Charter

Abstract

The Medina Charter, which was proposed by Prophet Muhammad in 622 AD, is often considered to be an early example of peace building concepts in Islam. Based on a literature-review method, this article, indeed, is an attempt to explore the performance of Islamic non violence peace building conception based on the Medina Charter. This article will also examine how far the role of a sole mediator (top-level approach) can prove to be effective in coping with the disputing parties. The article reveals in its conclusion that the Medina Charter is indeed a relevant source of Islamic conception of reconciliation and peacemaking effort. This also evidences that use of non-violent approach in resolving the conflict, as is shown by Prophet Muhammad in Medina through the Medina Charter, was remarkably effective. It aides the construction of a peaceful social life age-old conflicts, developing bond of loves amongthe conflicting groups and restructuring the political power that were essential for developing sustainable peace in the Medina.