A Review of the Elements of Effective Urban Management in the Context of the State of Madinah

Abstract

Ever since man came out of the jungle and became part of a civilized society, he has always been trying to avail himself of the best facilities. A life with the best facilities has been the priority of man since day one. As the population of the world increased, new cities and countries appeared on the world map. The administration of every country and city, using its resources, ensured the settlement of the citizens migrating to the cities, including water supply and drainage, new constructions, sanitation management, and tree planting. In this paper, the elements of contemporary urban management will be reviewed in the context of the elements of the state of Madinah, as well as the beginning and evolution of the urban and local government system. The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) organized a census in Madinah to settle the emigrants as well as to ensure the provision of the best facilities to all citizens after the Hijrah to Madinah. And so, emigrants and other citizens were allowed to buy land to build houses. The following questions will be addressed in this research paper. How did the urban system develop? Is the existing urban system effective? How were the facilities provided to the citizens in the state of Madinah?