al-Mudaraah wa Atharuha fi al-Alaqat al-Amma bayn al-Nas

al-Mudaraah wa Atharuha fi al-Alaqat al-Amma bayn al-Nas: Dirasah Shariyyah Ijtimaiyyah (Courteous Accommodation and Its Impact on Public Relations Among People: A Sharia-Social Study) is an academic treatise by Muhammad bin Saad bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud examining the Islamic concept of mudarah (courteous accommodation, gentleness, or tactful diplomacy) and its role in fostering social cohesion and effective communication al-Mudaraah wa Atharuha f…+1.

Purpose and Scope

The study investigates the most effective avenues for establishing successful interpersonal relations in light of Islamic law within a society governed by Islamic teachings al-Mudaraah wa Atharuha f…. The author explores how mudarah functions as a foundational social behavior anchored in the Quran and the Sunnah, tracing its application through the lives of the Companions (Sahaba) and Successors (Tabi'un) al-Mudaraah wa Atharuha f…. Additionally, the work addresses distortions where materialist pursuits cause individuals to confuse legitimate mudarah with blameworthy traits such as hypocrisy (nifaq) and deceit (kadhib) al-Mudaraah wa Atharuha f….

Structure and Content

The treatise is organized into an introduction, a preliminary overview, four thematic chapters (mabahith), and a concluding section with recommendations al-Mudaraah wa Atharuha f…+1:

• First Chapter (Linguistic and Technical Definitions): Outlines the lexical roots of the term mudarah—including linguistic distinctions between forms with and without the hamzah (muda'ra'ah vs. mudarah)—and examines its technical meaning alongside related concepts al-Mudaraah wa Atharuha f…+1.
• Second Chapter (Quranic Foundations): Reviews selected Quranic verses discussing gentle conduct and demonstrates how mudarah served as an independent methodology employed by prophets and messengers when calling people to God with wisdom and good counsel al-Mudaraah wa Atharuha f….
• Third Chapter (Sunnah and Early Precedents): Presents narrations from the Prophetic Sunnah highlighting how tactful engagement positively influences religious calling (da'wah), accompanied by historical accounts from the Companions and early generations al-Mudaraah wa Atharuha f….
• Fourth Chapter (Contemporary Social Impact): Analyzes the dynamics of modern society, assessing the negative ramifications that arise when individuals broaden the concept beyond its legitimate Islamic boundaries due to material pressures al-Mudaraah wa Atharuha f…+1.
• Conclusion and Recommendations: Synthesizes the core findings, contrasting righteous methods of engagement against negative social practices such as bribery (rishwah), favoritism, and weakened religious conscience, while advocating ihsan (spiritual vigilance) as a remedy al-Mudaraah wa Atharuha f…+1.

Publication

The study was published in the academic journal Majallat al-Jami'ah al-Islamiyyah (Issue 114, 1423 AH / 2002 CE) by the Islamic University of Medina Majallat al-Jami'a al-Isl….