Umma

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The single community of believers that transcends races and lands; a central concept in the Qur'an and in Islamic political unity. ¹

The Prophet's address to the Ansar at al-Ji'rana

When the Ansar received nothing of the lavish Hunayn grants and grumbled that 'the Prophet has rejoined his own people', Sa'd ibn Ubada conveyed their hurt and gathered them in an enclosure; the Prophet reminded them they had been astray and God guided them, destitute and God enriched them, enemies and God reconciled their hearts — then asked whether they were not content that people return with sheep and camels while they return to their homes with the Messenger of God; the Ansar wept until their beards were wet and declared themselves content with the Messenger of God as their share.

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The Prophet's address to the Ansar at al-Ji'rana