Empowered by Prophetic (PBUH) Guidance: The Role of Muslim Youth in Societal Reformation through the Lens of Seerah

Abstract

This research explores the transformative potential of Muslim youth in driving societal reformation through the lens of the Prophetic model (Seerah) and Qur’anic guidance. Rooted in the timeless framework of Islam, the study posits youth as dynamic agents of ethical renewal, tasked with harmonizing spiritual integrity and pragmatic engagement to address contemporary challenges. Drawing from the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) life, it examines their roles in fostering moral excellence, judicial integrity, familial stability, and Islamic unity while countering modern crises such as moral relativism, systemic inequity, and communal fragmentation. Through actionable pillars—anchoring identity in divine revelation, promoting ethical livelihoods, advocating justice, and leveraging education and media—youth emerge as stewards of tazkiyah (self-purification) and islāḥ (social reform). The paper underscores the Seerah as a blueprint for navigating modernity, positioning Muslim youth as architects of a just, compassionate society that bridges tradition and innovation for civilizational renaissance.

Keywords: Muslim Youth, Prophetic (PBUH) Model (Seerah), Societal Reformation, Islamic Ethics and Values, Tazkiyah and Islāḥ, Education and Media Reform.