In a momentous development for academia and literature, the historic research work of Prof Dr Hassan Mohiuddin Qadri, titled Dustur al-Madina al-Munawwara (The Constitution of Medina: A Comparative Analysis of the Constitution of Medina and Contemporary Western Constitutions), has been published in Arabic by one of the Arab world’s most distinguished publishing houses, Dar al-Minhaj Publisher & Distributor (Jeddah).
This monumental work presents an in-depth, scholarly, and constitutional analysis of the Constitution of Medina, universally acknowledged as the first written constitution in human history. Prof Dr Hassan Mohi-ud-Din Qadri, widely recognised as an expert in Islamic law, constitutional studies, and the Medinan state model, has produced this work that bridges classical Islamic jurisprudence with contemporary constitutional thought.
The book was officially unveiled and exhibited at the International Book Fair 2025 in Jeddah, a hub for scholars and intellectuals from around the globe. The event was graced by the presence of the author himself, Prof Hassan Qadri, marking a significant bridge between Eastern scholarship and the Arab academic world.
The event was further distinguished by the presence of numerous prominent scholars, leading intellectuals, and Shuyookh from across the Arab world and beyond, who were in attendance at the Jeddah International Book Fair 2025. These esteemed figures demonstrated great interest in Dustur al-Madina al-Munawwara, recognizing it as a seminal contribution to the understanding of the Prophetic era’s socio-political framework. The scholars commended the unique research methodology and academic rigour employed by Prof Hassan Qadri. They congratulated the author on this achievement, noting that such a detailed and authenticated work in the Arabic language serves as a conduit of knowledge linking non-Arab scholars and the Arab academic sphere.
Beyond the academic community, the response of students and the general public at the Dar al-Minhaj stalls was equally overwhelming. Dustur al-Madina al-Munawwara generated a palpable buzz at the Jeddah International Book Fair 2025, drawing crowds of book lovers and knowledge seekers. Visitors flocked to the pavilion, eager to secure their copies and explore the constitutional insights provided by the author. There was a consensus of admiration among the readers, who loudly applauded the intellectual contributions of Prof Hassan Qadri. They commended his ability to present complex jurisprudential history in a manner that is both accessible and enlightening for the contemporary reader.
The publication and international showcasing of this work mark a historic milestone, reaffirming the relevance of Islamic constitutional principles in addressing modern global challenges related to governance, pluralism, justice, and peaceful coexistence.
During the event, a high-profile meeting took place between Prof Hassan Qadri and the proprietors of Dar al-Minhaj: al-Shaykh ‘Umar Bajakhaif and al-Shaykh Sa‘id Bajakhaif. The publishers expressed deep appreciation for the academic rigour and research methodology employed in Dustur al-Madina. They acknowledged the work as a vital contribution to modern Islamic jurisprudence and constitutional history.
In a testament to the high quality of this scholarship, the leadership of Dar al-Minhaj made a significant commitment and agreed to publish the works of Shaykh-ul-Islam Prof Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri, recognizing the global need for his moderate and scholarly literature.
This collaboration signifies a new era of academic exchange, ensuring that authentic Islamic scholarship reaches every corner of the Arab and Muslim world, and this is a massive recognition of Minhaj-ul-Quran International’s scholarly contributions on the global stage.
Congratulations to the author, the publisher and the entire academic fraternity on this global recognition!
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