بسم اللّٰهِ الرحمن الرحيم
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Charter of Madinah (First Islamic Constitution)
Event
صَحِيفَة ٱلْمَدِينَة
Description
Shortly after arriving in Madinah, the Prophet Hadrat Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam) ﷺ established the Charter (Sahifah) of Madinah — considered the first written constitution in history. It defined the rights and duties of all citizens (Muslim and non-Muslim) of the newly formed Islamic state, establishing principles of mutual defence, justice, and religious freedom for all communities.
Key Figures
Sources
- Sirat Ibn Hisham
- Al-Amwal (Abu Ubayd)
Awaiting Verification1 Muharram 1 AH