Finding the attributes of the Islamic ideal city Social Solidarity (Asabiyah): A key factor affecting the sense of belonging to the living space and creation the favorable city in Ibn Khaldun's thought

Ibn-Khaldun a Muslim scholar of history was historian, economist, sociologist, mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, urban planner and some other various branches of science. He is recognized as the father of sociology and science of history. Ibn Khaldun fame is based on his unique and significant book: “Muqaddimah” or “introduction” to history. In this book the author successfully identified the facts that contribute to the development and improvement of societies and advancement of human civilization. Lots of theories related to urban environment have been discussed in his book such as: human civilization, rise & fall of civilization, cities and sedentary life, life cycle of cities, urbanization, urban morality, and so on. The term “Asabiyah” or group feeling is Ibn Khaldun’s unique idea in “Muqaddiamh”. Asabiayah is a feeling of belonging, is a willingness to cooperate. It directs the energies towards a same purpose.With the presence of Asabiyah in the context of the society, citizen participation and people engagement will be increased.This paper discusses about the important role of “Asabiyah” in the city and talks about how much the development of cities requires this term. This paper is based on basic research, documentary method and content analysis and talks about Ibn Khaldun’s view on the important role of “Asabiyah” in the city and the significant impact of “Asabiyah” in mobility, dynamism and social development of cities. Steps should be taken to study this Muslim thinker’s great ideas to find out the basic factors for ensuring the development of cities. This paper wishes to pave the way for more research regarding to find the patterns and factors of a real and ideal Islamic city.