What are the foundations of society in Islam?
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The foundations for building an Islamic society are summarized in acting upon the Book of Allah and the of His Messenger (peace be upon him), according to the understanding of the Salaf (pious predecessors) of the Ummah in all aspects of life. This involves making them the basis for creed, acts of worship, transactions, relationships, conduct, governance, legislation, and the general system. If a society adheres to these foundations, it will be strong, mighty, and a leader. If it abandons them, it will suffer from weakness and feebleness, become fragmented and torn apart, and its enemies will dominate it.
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