THE ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE ON PATRIOTISM

What does Islam say about loving your country?

In The Islamic Perspective on Patriotism, Dr. Mufty Hafiz Luthfur Rahman Qasimy presents a clear, Qur’an-and-Sunnah-based understanding of patriotism — what it is, what it is not, and where its limits lie.

Drawing on verses of the Holy Qur’an and the life of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), this book explains:

- Why loving and defending one’s homeland is a duty of faith
- The Qur’anic characteristics of the true believers
- How the Prophet (peace be upon him) loved Makkah and Madinah
- Why Islam rejects blind nationalism, pride, and extremism
- Why taqwa — not geography — is the measure of honor and dignity
- How patriotism and self-dignity protect a nation’s independence and sovereignty
- Why becoming an ideal citizen comes before becoming an ideal Muslim

With references from Surah Al-An’am, Al-Baqarah, Al-Mujadila, Ale Imran, Al-Hujurat, and At-Tawbah, and the celebrated words of Allama Iqbal, this concise book guides every Muslim toward a balanced, faith-rooted love of homeland — free from blind passion, yet full of sacrifice, dignity, and responsibility.

About the Author

Dr. Mufty Hafiz Luthfur Rahman Qasimy is a distinguished Islamic scholar, Imam, Khateeb, and interfaith leader based in New York, USA. He holds PhD degrees in Islamic Studies and Hadith, and serves as the founding president of the United Ulama Council of USA.