THE CHARTER OF MEDINA It is an important document of the time of the Holy Prophet (PBUH). It is the first written constitution in the world. It has changed the course of Islamic history especially and the world history generally. This put an end to the state of anarchy that prevailed among the Arabs at that time. This treaty, which owed itself to the efforts of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) for establishing peace, is a landmark in human history. It guaranteed mankind thirteen hundred and seventy years ago, freedom of thought and freedom of worship. Protection of life and that of property was recognized and the crime in all its forms was legally banned.
These are in fact fresh laurels which Holy Prophet (PBUH) eminently won the realm of civics and politics of that time, for it guaranteed peace and freedom to the people who had been woefully groaning under the heel of tyranny and oppression let loose by despotism and autocracy and anarchy of that age. Before discussing the contents of the document in question, it is necessary to outline that historical background and the circumstancesagnder which it was prepared.
