The Social and Welfare Governance of Al-Masjid An-Nabawi: An Analytical Study in the light of the Sihah Al-Sittah

عہدِ رسالت میں مسجدِ نبوی ﷺ کا سماجی و فلاحی نظم: صحاحِ ستہ کی روشنی میں ایک تجزیاتی مطالعہ

Abstract

During the Prophetic era, Al-Masjid An-Nabawi was not merely a ritualistic place of worship but the central axis of the social, educational, and administrative governance of the State of Madinah. This article presents an analytical study of the Mosque’s multifaceted social and welfare role as depicted in the Sihah Al-Sittah (the six authentic collections of Hadith). Adopting a descriptive and analytical research methodology, the study explores how this sacred space functioned as a dynamic platform for organized educational circles, a sanctuary for the homeless (Ashab Al-Suffah), a hub for emergency medical services, and a center for judicial and diplomatic affairs. The research highlights the administrative framework of the mosque that integrated spiritual values with material well-being. The findings conclude that the Prophetic model of Al-Masjid An-Nabawi provides a foundational blueprint for establishing an integrated social welfare system in the contemporary era, emphasizing the need to revitalize the Mosque's role as a center for community development and social rehabilitation.