Instructions:
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Watch the video carefully and take clear, organized notes while watching.
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Review the concepts covered in the video and then attempt all the given exercises independently.
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If you feel stuck on any question, go back to your notes and re-watch the relevant part of the video before moving on.
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Do not skip difficult questions—use your notes to understand the method or concept step by step.
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Write down any questions or confusions in your notebook so you can ask the lecturer during the next class.
Good morning students. Today, we’re going to learn about the Prophet Muhammad’s role as a religious, political, and military leader in Madinah. This is a very important topic because it shows us how he built the first Islamic society and how he balanced these three roles with wisdom and justice.
Let’s begin with his role as a religious leader. When the Prophet peace be upon him arrived in Madinah, his first priority was to strengthen people’s faith. He taught the Qur’an, explained its meanings, and guided the Muslims on how to live according to Allah’s commands. He built mosques like Masjid Quba and Masjid al-Nabawi, which were not just for prayer, but also for learning, community meetings, and solving problems. He reminded people that religion is not only about rituals but also about good character, honesty, and kindness. For example, he said: “The most complete of the believers in faith are those with the best character.” This shows us that Islam is about how we treat others in daily life — being fair, polite, and trustworthy.
Now let’s look at his role as a political leader. Madinah was a diverse city with Muslims, Jews, and other tribes. To bring everyone together, the Prophet peace be upon him created the Constitution of Madinah, which is known as one of the earliest written constitutions in history. It guaranteed freedom of religion, protection of all groups, and justice for everyone. As a leader, he acted as a judge and administrator. People would bring disputes to him, and he solved them with fairness. He also organized zakah so wealth could be shared with the poor. His leadership showed that being in charge is not about power, but about responsibility, like the Hadith says: “Each of you is a shepherd, and each of you will be asked about his flock.”
Finally, let’s discuss his role as a military leader. The Muslims in Madinah were under threat from the Quraysh of Makkah and other enemies. To protect the community, the Prophet peace be upon him organized a disciplined army. He led battles such as Badr, where Muslims, though outnumbered, won with faith and discipline. In Uhud, Muslims faced defeat due to disobedience, but the Prophet peace be upon him kept the community united. At the Battle of the Trench, he showed great strategy by digging trenches, which stopped the enemy forces. Importantly, even as a military leader, he set rules of ethics. He forbade killing women, children, or destroying crops. This shows us that even in war, he upheld justice and mercy.
So to wrap up, in Madinah, the Prophet peace be upon him was a religious leader who taught faith and character, a political leader who brought justice and unity, and a military leader who defended his people with wisdom and discipline. His balanced leadership created a model Islamic state, which became an example for all future generations.
Remember, true leadership is about service, fairness, and compassion — and the Prophet peace be upon him showed us this in every aspect of life.
