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The '''Event of Ghadir Khumm''' has been a subject of interest and debate within Western world|Western academic study of [[Islam]], commonly referred to as Orientalism|Orientalist scholarship. The event, in which [[Muhammad|Prophet Muhammad]] declared at the pond of Khumm on 18 Dhu al-Hijjah, 10 AH (March 632 CE), "He whose master (''Mawla|mawlā'') I am, this Ali|ʿAlī is his master," holds central importance in [[Shia Islam|Shīʿa]] doctrine regarding succession to Muhammad. Orientalist approaches to this event have evolved significantly over time—from near-total neglect in early Western biographies to critical examination and, more recently, broader historiographical acceptance of its historical core (Rizvi, 1996; Vaglieri, 1965)
In Islamic theology, '''''Ummatan Wasatan''''' (Arabic: أمة وسطا) refers to the concept of the "middle" or "justly balanced" community. The term is derived from a description of the Muslim community in the [[Quran]], specifically in verse 2:143 of [[Al-Baqarah|Surah Al-Baqarah]], which states: "And thus we have made you a just community that you will be witnesses over the people and the Messenger will be a witness over you." The concept is a foundational principle that signifies balance, justice, and moderation in all aspects of life, serving as a key characteristic that defines the Muslim community's role and responsibility towards humanity.[[Ummatan Wasatan|'''Continue ...''']]</span>
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In Islamic theology, Ummatan Wasatan (Arabic: أمة وسطا) refers to the concept of the "middle" or "justly balanced" community. The term is derived from a description of the Muslim community in the Quran, specifically in verse 2:143 of Surah Al-Baqarah, which states: "And thus we have made you a just community that you will be witnesses over the people and the Messenger will be a witness over you." The concept is a foundational principle that signifies balance, justice, and moderation in all aspects of life, serving as a key characteristic that defines the Muslim community's role and responsibility towards humanity.Continue ...

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