The Practical Implementation of 'Bunyan al-Marsous' in the Contemporary Era and the Establishment of an Islamic Social System

Abstract

Bunyan al-Marsous (a solidly constructed structure), as mentioned in Surah As-Saff (61:4) of the Quran, symbolises a model of unity, strength and collective order in Islamic thought. The relevance and practical application of this concept is therefore assessed in the modern era, particularly in the rebuilding of an Islamic social system convulsed with moral, political and cultural challenges. It then demoniazes the Bunyan Al marsous framework as a comprehensive strategy of instituting Islam culture and civilization among the Muslims as an organized, just and spiritually rooted society. For today’s fragmented and ideologically influenced Muslim world, where sectarianism, foreign cultural influence and systemic injustice are rampant, the research explains that revival of a strong and unified social order according to Islamic teachings is not only necessary, but absolutely possible. The paper draws from Qur'anic exegesis, prophetic traditions and classical Islamic scholarship, to point out the importance of ideological clarity, institutional strength and collective responsibility as the three pillars on which a viable Islamic society should be founded. The paper delineates the requisite of the spiritual and intellectual training of individuals, before the farreaching reforms of the society. It focuses on a restructured education system: bringing together Islamic epistemology and modern sciences and leadership based on piety and capability. Moreover, zakat, interest free finance and equitable income distribution, as institutional reforms encourage economic reforms.The practicability of the Bunyan al-Marsous model is validated by case analyses from the life of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, the period of the Rightly Guided Caliphate and select Islamic movements in the modern age. It recognizes contemporary challenges, including secular influence, digital disinformation and political instability which obstruct Islamic societal progress. On this basis, the research calls for a phased and strategic path: first individual purification (tazkiyah); then family and society reform; and finally full societal transformation. Further, it emphasizes the role of youth engagement, women's leadership and technology in Islamic revival. In sum, Bunyan al-Marsous frame provides a comprehensive worldview, around divine guidance, regarding spiritual, social and civilizational renewal adapted to today’s realities.

Keywords: Bunyan al-Marsous, Islamic Social System, Contemporary Challenges, Ummah Unity, Spiritual and Institutional Reform, Islamic Governance, Civilizational Revival.