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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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-'''Le Mahomet des historiens''' (''The Muhammad of the Historians'') is a 2025 Edited volume|collective work edited by [[Mohammad Ali Amir-Moezzi]] and [[John Tolan]] and published by Éditions du Cerf. The book is a contribution to the academic study of the [[Prophet Muhammad]] in [[historiography]] and [[Islamic studies]]. Unlike traditional biographical works (''[[Sīra]]''), it does not aim to reconstruct a single narrative of Muhammad's life. Instead, it examines how Muhammad’s figure has been constructed, perceived, and used across different historical, cultural, and religious contexts.
+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>
-<span id="mp-more">[[Le Mahomet des historiens: Analysis of Research Methods and Methodologies|'''Continue ...''']]</span>