The prophetic Sunnah and Its RoIe in strengthening SociaI Securty

Abstract

The study titled "The Prophetic Sunnah and Its Role in Enhancing Social Security" examines the role of Prophetic guidance in realizing the supreme Sharia objective of preserving the five essentials: life, intellect, wealth, religion, and honor. Recognizing security as a profound blessing and a fundamental pillar for the stability of nations and the flourishing of civilization, the study employs a descriptive, analytical, and inductive methodology. It aims to highlight the Prophetic approach to building a Muslim society grounded in justice, tranquility, and social cohesion, addressing both theoretical foundations and practical applications.

The research is divided into two main sections. The first establishes the concept of social security, outlines its importance, and identifies its various dimensions—such as familial, economic, intellectual, and ethical security. The second section addresses the practical applications of social security within the Prophetic Sunnah. The first subsection explores ethical and social values—including justice, equality, social solidarity, maintaining kinship ties, and upholding the rights of neighbors. The second subsection examines Prophetic mechanisms for societal reform and protection, focusing on dialogue and consultation (*Shura*) as means to prevent conflict, as well as an approach to addressing behavioral and intellectual deviations that balances mercy with firmness. The study concludes with several key findings: social security, from a Prophetic perspective, is not merely a material or law-enforcement concept but an integrated system founded on ethical values, justice, and the universal application of the law; social solidarity in its various forms serves as an effective tool for combating poverty and achieving psychological and social security; and the adoption of dialogue, consultation, and collective responsibility acts as a safeguard, protecting society from conflict and deviation.