A Comparative analysis of the [First written constitution] Charter of Medina and the Magna Carta

Abstract

The Charter of Madinah is not the world's first written constitution, it has the highest covenant and constitutional characteristics in terms of its content and meaning. The covenant is a distinct constitution through the prism of the Quran and Sunnah. In the light of this constitution not only Ansar and Muhajirin but Jews and other minorities can also live in Madinah. The Charter of Madinah carries all the fundamental features that an ideal constitution should have. According to the treaty, Madinah was considered the 1st Islamic estate and accepted by all the tribes of Jews and minorities in the premises of Madinah. In the constitution, the rights of Muslims were mentioned, and all minorities will be protected, and all participating parties in this treaty were required to take care of the rights of each other and pay their obligations. Some historians reported that the Magna Carta was the first international treaty or constitution. It was assigned in 1215 during the era of King John-I of England. In this article, a comparative analysis has been made between both Constitutions. And the preference will be considered.