The Intentional Dimensions of the Document of Medina: the Foundation for Cultural Coexistence

Abstract

The aim of the research is to reveal the intentional dimensions of the Document of Medina, and highlight the manifestations of cultural coexistence for which the document was created. The researchers used the descriptive inductive approach, and it was divided into an introduction, a preface, and three sections. The first section examined the intentional dimensions in the political field. The second touched on the intentional dimensions in the social field. The third dealt with the aspects of establishing cultural coexistence. The researchers concluded that the texts of the document characterized by generality, which made it applicable in any context and at any time. It also revealed a number of political and social purposes, the most important of which is achieving common grounds of community coexistence, which is one of the most important purposes of Islam in general. The document is considered as one of the most important documents signed during the period of the Prophet Mohammad, peace and prayers be upon him.