THE ROLE OF AHL AL-SUNNAH WA AL-JAMA’AH AS MANHAJ (PREDECESSOR) AND MAZHAB (SCHOOL OF THOUGHT) ON PROGRESSING OF WORLD’S CIVILIZATION

Abstract

Recent advancements in major technology and spread democracy to different parts of the world indicate civilization is still progressing. Peoples think that the civilization is beginning to collapse due to the problems such as terrorism and environmental destruction are growing, especially in Islamic countries. To mitigate more potential conflicts and destruction, it is necessary a global consciousness to construct a moderate thinking paradigm. In this article, we present an insight of Islamic approaches based on the fundamental implementation of Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama'ah that is sourced from divinity, humanity, integration, and equality. Its implementation as manhaji in the global civilization is thought as an appropriate paradigm that will bring up harmonious peaceful life among the unified societies.