Ijtihad Network Being Wise and Faithful Muslim in the Contemporary World
Success of any nation is concealed in the mutual unity and harmony between its members. A strongly united nation becomes an invincible force and overcomes every hindrance which comes in their way. No one dares to confront such a tide and strong nation. The Holy Quran educated us this covert at the time of its revelation that: “You; by this (strength and unity) distressed the enemies of Allah and yours.”
No doubt unity and consensus has a miraculous role in developing a nation and achieving their higher goals. Muslim’s unity is a major and undeniable problem of the time. The increasing sectarian ethnocentrism has spattered and blemished the fundamental Islamic teachings. Today’s Muslims are suffering from numerous problems, and the basic reasons for their plight are i.e. sectarian hatred, creed prejudices, lust for power, intolerance and many other materialistic interests. All these things have combined to confirm falling for Muslims, which deprived them of their honor, dignity and power. On the other hand the enemies of Muslim are united and they are fully aware that their strength lies in the weakness of Muslims. Hence they are engaged in making conspiracies to divide Muslims. Historically, it is proved that sowing germs of disunity and disintegration among Muslims has been a very old and an effective tool of Jews and Christians. Where as the Holy Quran warns us to be united and to remain aloof from them. God also commands Muslims to observe patience and retain unity among them by following the principles of piety and brotherhood. It is possible only when Muslims involved in “fraternity” with broadmindedness. At the same time, it remains the core responsibility of the Muslim rulers to play their role in this connection.
Bibliographic Information
Title: Unity of Muslim Ummah, It’s Need, Importance and Suggestions
Author(s): Dr. Maqbool Hassan
Published in: International Multilingual Journal of Contemporary Research June 2015, Vol. 3, No. 1.
Language: English
Length: 6 page
