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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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-'''The Shia Revival: How Conflicts Within Islam Will Shape the Future''' is a 2006 book by Iranian-American scholar [[Vali Nasr]]. The work examines the modern political significance of the [[Sunni–Shia relations|Sunni–Shia divide]] and argues that sectarian identity has become a central force shaping the politics of the [[Middle East]] (Nasr, 2006). <ref>Nasr, V. (2006). ''The Shia Revival: How Conflicts Within Islam Will Shape the Future''. W. W. Norton.</ref> The book has been widely cited in academic and policy discussions on sectarianism, regional geopolitics, and intra-Muslim relations (Wehrey, 2006). <ref>Wehrey, F. (2006). Review of ''The Shia Revival''. ''Foreign Affairs''. https://www.foreignaffairs.com/reviews/capsule-review/2006-09-01/shia-revival-how-conflicts-within-islam-will-shape-future</ref>
+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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