In the name of Allah, the most benificent and merciful Peace and
blessings upon our noble messenger MuhammadInitial Study of the
Muslim Village Project
And when ye withdraw from them and that which they worship
except Allah, then seek refuge in the Cave; your Lord will spread
for you of His mercy and will prepare for you a pillow in your
plight. (16:AlKahf-Holy Quran)
ContentsVillage concept & systemsEconomic systemSocial
systemPolitical systemCultural system
LocationSiwa OasisInformation needed from applicants
General Village concept and system of affairsThe Muslim village
is a utopian villageNot only does it depend on Gods commands to
rule, but it depends on pure and peaceful hearts collaborating for
this goal.
General Village concept and system of affairsThe Muslim Village
does NOT belong to ANY sect, it is not Salafi, Sufi, nor Shiite.
The village has Muslims living by the Quran and the Prophets
Sunna.Non Muslims are welcome in the village and are treated
respectfully in compliance with the teaching of the prophet Mohamed
(pbuh). Given they conform with the villages public rules and
constitution.
General Village concept and system of affairsIn this critical
stage of our ummas history we need men and women than can carry
this religion on their shoulders, and putting Allahs love in their
hearts.As our prophet started the religion, when he went to madina
the madinians shared all their properties with the immigrants for
the sake of God, not wanting any gains other than the satisfaction
of the supreme Lord. With this loving spirit we are establishing
the Muslim village, God willing, which will be the nucleus of the
future Muslim Umma together with its likes. Creating Generations of
peace and prosperity.
General Village concept and system of affairs
Allah's Messenger, Muhammad (pbuh) said:
In their love and concern for each other, all members of this
Brotherhood are one body: when any part of the body suffers, the
whole body feels the pain
Muttafaq Alayh
The Islamic Brotherhood is not based on economic interests,
race, or color. It is based on something infinitely superior:
Rejection of falsehood and acceptance of the Truth as revealed by
the One True God.
Economic System
Economic SystemThe first stage is obviously the most difficult,
but it carries the greatest reward God willingFor best results and
Allahs protection we must spend and be on one mans heart.And what
is wrong with you that you should not spend in the way of Allah,
while to Allah belongs the inheritance of the heavens and the
earth? Those who spent before the Conquest and fought are not at
par (with others). Those are much greater in rank than those who
spent later and fought, though Allah has promised the good (reward)
for each.3Allah is well aware of what you do. (The quran10:57)
Economic SystemAllah's Messenger, Muhammad (pbuh) said:
None of you will have faith till he wishesfor his brother what
he likes for himself.
Bukhari and Muslim
Economic SystemIn this stage all participants must collaborate
with whatever they have and put it in one basket to make this
work.This requires an elevated belief and spiritual state.We are
all one & we are all equal in duties and benefits.
Allah's Messenger, Muhammad (pbuh) said: "The strong believer is
better and more beloved to Allaah than the weak believer, while
there is good in both. Guard over that which benefits you, seek
Allaah's Assistance,wa laa ta'jiz(don't lend yourself to things
devoid of benefit)
Economic System: SharesEvery supportive member and his immediate
family are expected to provide one financial share. These funds are
used to buy land, plant trees, build homes and projects. A
supportive individual cannot under any circumstances own more than
one share.Any person who wants to quit has the right to sell his
share with the communitys approval of the new buyer
Economic System: SharesThe village financial committee may
provide housing and work opportunity for a new incapable member in
addition to delaying the collection of part of his monetary share
value for a certain number of years, provided this member is highly
active and is a contributing member to society. A contract will be
signed for this regard.Each share entitles the benefactor 300m2 of
land within the village and if it is possible to try to help with
the house building.
Economic System: LoansThe village could accept an interest free
loan from individual members (Provided that the village is in a
dire need, and if it is in the position of being able of repaying
this debt). This loan is to be repaid according to a limited time
contract.Share value is at 200 g of gold.
Economic System: Village IncomeThe Villages income will come
from 2 branches: Agriculture/manufacturing/AnimalsAssets (selling
new shares)
The revenue from shares selling represent the sole revenue for
the village in the initiation period. This revenue will be directed
to cover the expenses of village development.
Economic System: Individual IncomeOnce the village is
established wealth will be distributed in the following manner:A
percentage is taken to pay for village expenses and for Muslims
finance house.
Production revenue will be distributed equally among the
actively working members.
Profits from the share selling will be distributed equally among
all members regardless of their active participation working in the
field
Economic System: OwnershipPublic and private ownership
There are two kinds of ownership:Private ownership: The
house/land surrounding it given to the person by the village.Public
ownership: All agricultural lands, mosque, schools, market and
other projects.
Economic System: Village servicesAll Village services are free
of charge, that includes:WaterSanitationSchoolMarket stall
useCommunity centre
Economic System: WorkAll Villagers work for the
village.Educational and talent background is considered and
therefore every villager is allocated a suitable job that benefits
the community the most. (Agriculture, manufacturing, teaching,
trade, etc or a combination)A villager can opt out of this system
but will not receive the benefits and has to pay for services
(highly not recommended as we are one body and should be
cohesive).
Economic System: MotivationIhsan (is an Arabic term meaning
"perfection" or "excellence." In Islam, Ihsan is the Muslim
responsibility to obtain perfection, or excellence, in worship,
such that Muslims try to worship God as if they see Him, and
although they cannot see Him, they undoubtedly believe he is
constantly watching over them. That definition comes from the
hadith (Hadith of Gabriel) in which Muhammad states, "[Ihsan is] to
worship God as though you see Him, and if you cannot see Him, then
indeed He sees you." (Al-Bukhari and Al-Muslim).
Economic System: MotivationIhsan is one of the Three Principles
of the Islamic faith (Islam, Iman and Ihsan) and means "to do
beautiful things".One who "does what is beautiful" is labelled
muhsin. It is generally held that a person can only achieve true
ihsan with the help and guidance of Allah, who governs all
things.Ihsan is excellence in worship, work, and in social
interactions.
Economic System: MotivationTherefore this should be the
motivation of the Villages citizens, and if they do not reach this
level then it is social responsibility/a pressure/a penalty.This
system brings everyone to his/her potential and brings out the best
in everyone.And if the people of the townships had believed and
kept from evil, surely We should have opened for them blessings
from the sky and from the earth. But (unto every messenger) they
gave the lie, and so We seized them on account of what they used to
earn. (96:7 Quran)
Economic System: MarketThe Village has a public marketEverything
sold in the market is organic with no artificial additives.Everyone
in the Village has the right to use the market stalls free of
charge.Prices in the market would be carefully monitored to ensure
a fair economy.
Social System
Social SystemAll Muslims must abide to the general Quran and
Sunna guidelines.Neighbours should care about each other, and the
rich is equal to the poor. There is no differentiation except on
God fearing.There will be a Judge to rule on internal disputes, and
a Shoura (Consultative)council.The Judge ruling is enforced by the
community and the leader (see political system).
Social SystemAnyone who breaks the rules after all ways of
reason are exhausted, or any one who tries to incite sectarian
upheavals is immediately expelled from the village. so separate us
from the people who are the Fsiqn (rebellious and disobedient to
Allh)!" (25:5 The Quran)
Social SystemAll houses should be built within walking distance
of the mosque.Preferably only one mosque should exist to promote
unity.There should be an Islamic studies institution to produce
proper Islamic Scholars.All Muslims contribute time and effort to a
security force protecting from outside threats. (Note: Siwa is a
very safe town this point is in concept)
Political System
Political SystemThe Village will have a leader, to give uphold
Islam and give it its strategic visions. With him is the Shoura
council of scholars and wise ones and the executive staff. People
in the Village are one unit, under one leader. There are no
political parties.The leader must be God fearing, with his first
concern being Gods content and then the wellbeing of the community.
He should be wise, visionary, having wide worldly and religious
knowledge (which become one to wise ones).The leader should be
voted in and should not deviate from the Quran and Sunna.Everyone
must obey the leader.
Cultural System
Cultural SystemThe Village depends on natural resources in
agriculture, construction and energy production as much as
possible.The Village is simple and economic yet beautiful, coherent
and aesthetic without being lavish.Allah's Messenger, Muhammad
(pbuh) said:"That person will not enter Paradise who hath one atom
of pride in his heart." And a man present said, "Verily, a man is
fond of having good clothes and good shoes." Lord Muhammad said,
"God is Beauty and delighteth in the beautiful; but pride is
holding man incontempt."
Cultural SystemThe Village promotes useful worldy education and
research, and not to research things which are useless and are for
pure consumerism (eg. I phone 1,2,3) that makes one forget
remembering God.The Villagers goal should be Tazkia (soul
purification) and Ihsan (worship perfection) with work, worship,
social dealings, etc..
Cultural SystemIf these elements come together it will create a
great example to prove the Dajjal system wrong practically and
religiously.At the same time it protects us from all the calamities
going in in our societies whether social, physical, economic or
religious and guarantees to the true ones happiness in this world
and heaven in the after life God willing.
NotesAll of the previous points are just guidelines subject to
change according to what the community and its leader sees fit. As
long as it does not contradict the Quran and sunna.They are meant
to shape the vision of our project.
Location
Siwa Oasis
Siwa Oasis
Positives
Water source inside VillageExpansion is relatively
easyRelatively Cheap landHealthy natural and spiritual
environmentFor more info: http://www.siwa.com/AboutSiwa.html
Siwa Oasis
Construction
ConstructionEvery one should adhere to the general building
style to ensure beauty and coherence.Generally we are planning an
eco village
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Information needed from applicants
Financial/Effort contribution.Time of moving inCurrent
occupation and other talents/skills that could be used to help in
the village.
Thank you for your time may Allah guide us to the straight
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