The Thinking Muslim The Medina Model: Islam’s Blueprint for Muslims in the West | Dr. Sohail Hanif
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Aug 29, 2025 Dr. Sohail Hanif, CEO of the National Zakat Foundation and lecturer at Cambridge Muslim College, discusses how Muslims in the West can build resilient communities inspired by the Medinan model established by Prophet Muhammad. He emphasizes the importance of collective institutions, ethical leadership, and inclusivity, especially in women's roles. The conversation also explores zakat's historical significance and its modern implications, advocating for meritocracy and collaboration to foster a cohesive Muslim identity that actively engages with societal challenges.
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Medina As A Timeless Blueprint
- Medina is more than a place or event; it's a timeless blueprint for structured communal life.
- The Prophet's ten-year project created institutions, roles and systems that the sacred law maps out.
Ummah Means Coordinated Purpose
- 'Ummah' implies coordinated purpose, not just social ties or networks.
- Structured leadership is necessary so a collective can make decisions and move as one.
Build Politics Bottom-Up
- Practice 'politics bottom up' by building leadership and culture from local institutions upward.
- Start with culture, get the right people in, set direction, then design the structures to execute it.
