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Carrying the Torch: Upholding the Mission of the Middle Nation

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In the Qur’an, the Muslim community is described as a “Middle Nation” (Ummatan Wasatan)—not merely a cultural or geographic identity, but a role charged with eternal responsibility. This is not a passive honor, but a living torch passed from prophet to community, a sacred trust to uphold justice, preserve moral clarity, and reflect divine guidance […]

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Reviving the Witness: How the OIC Can Become the Quran’s ‘Middle Nation’ on the World Stage

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The Middle Nation (Ummatan Wasatan), as described in the Qur’an, holds a sacred responsibility not only to uphold justice within itself but to bear witness to truth on behalf of all humanity (Qur’an 2:143). This role naturally extends to engaging with global institutions like the United Nations, which, despite its flaws, remains one of the

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Middle in Position, Middle in Principle

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(The Role of the Final Nation and the Continuity of Prophetic Religion) Islam was never meant to be a “new religion.” It is the continuation and culmination of a divine mission that began with Adam and was carried forward by a chain of prophets—Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and finally, Muhammad (peace be upon them all).

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The Middle Nation: A Divine Continuation of Monotheism

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Throughout human history, God has guided humanity through prophets and messengers. Before the time of Prophet Abraham (Ibrahim, peace be upon him), divine guidance was decentralized—prophets were sent to different corners of the world, to each tribe or nation, suited to their context, language, and societal development. These messengers invited people to the universal truth:

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