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September 3, 2026Anbar university Journal for Islamic SciencesOpen Access

Asceticism in Medina: Features and Models from Early Islam

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Q-Qutaiba Waleed Jawad -M-Mohammed Tareq Hammoodi -

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Historical analysis reveals the development of early Islamic asceticism in Medina, indicating its direct role in shaping classical Sufi ethics and spiritual methodology.

Key Points

  • This study examines the conceptual and behavioral origins of asceticism in first-century AH Medina, focusing on how prophetic models established foundational spiritual practices in early Islam.
  • Conducted a qualitative historical analysis of spiritual models and ethical frameworks from the first century AH in Medina.
  • Evaluated primary narratives of prophetic conduct to trace the emergence of early Sufi thought.
  • Asceticism in Medina extended beyond simple material renunciation to emphasize heart purification, moral integrity, and deep adherence to prophetic teachings.
  • The Medina school served as a critical foundational link that institutionalized early Sufi conduct and influenced broader Islamic mystical traditions.

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- et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a993586636c6408cfa7dcbdhttps://doi.org/10.34278/aujis.2026.192245
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