ISLAMIC ACTIVISM

~ 8 ~ Prophet being the head of state. Within this framework, other social groups were granted the right to lead their lives as they wished and resolve their issues in accordance with their respective religions and cultures. This set-up provided another example of status quoism. It was by accepting the prevailing situation there, that the Prophet began his peaceful da’wah mission. The result was miraculous. The multicultural society of the first phase was gradually transformed into a unicultural society in the second phase. 4. POSITIVE STATUS QUOISM IN MATTERS RELATING TO PRESTIGE: Even after the Prophet’s departure from Makkah — his homeland—for Madinah, the Makkans, unflagging in their enmity, decided to launch an armed onslaught against him. Apart from several minor skirmishes, two major battles, Badr and Uhud, took place. These wars again disturbed the peaceful atmosphere required to carry out da’wah activities. Therefore the Prophet negotiated with the Makkans and, accepting all their demands