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Abstract

In the 10th verse of Sūrat al-Ḥujurāt, the fundamental parameters set by Allah for the structuring of Muslim communities can be delineated as the following factors: brotherhood, reclamation, nation, identity, justice, piety, and community. A close analysis of the verse reveals that there exists a hierarchy among these various parameters. While the first layer of the pyramid is formed by brotherhood, the final layer is the community. The supporting layer that sustains all these other levels is the layer of justice. At a fundamental level, the ultimate goal of these layers is to attain Allah’s mercy. Consequently, at the pinnacle of these layers lies the pyramid of mercy. The study concludes that there are no clear demarcation lines among these layers; instead, they are interconnected and interdependent. This analysis provides important clues for strengthening the social and moral structure of Muslim societies. The hierarchical structure of these parameters and the relationships between them play a key role in ensuring social solidarity and justice.