Unity And Fraternity Is The Way Of Salvation For Muslim Ummah
02 October 2015By Al-Ikhwah Al-Mujahidu
Allah, the Almighty, the Creator and Lord of human beings calls believers to
piety and unity in several verses of the Holy Quran. Fraternity and unity
among believers is not only a great blessing of Allah, the Almighty, but it
is a mean of salvation of the Muslim Ummah. Unity contains success of this
World and the Hereafter.
{وَاعْتَصِمُواْ بِحَبْلِ اللّهِ جَمِيعاً وَلاَ تَفَرَّقُواْ..} (آل عمران- ۱۰۳
''Hold fast all together to the bond of Allah and let nothing divide you.'' (Surah
3, Verse 103)
Internal disputes eliminate power of believers and deprive them of the
blessings of Allah, the Almighty. If we have a glance at the pages of Islamic
history, we will find that great problems have surfaced because of internal
differences. Therefore, most of Shariah books put emphasis on patience,
tolerance, forgiveness, internal reform and keeping oneself away from
divisions and intrigues.
وَلاَ تَنَازَعُواْ فَتَفْشَلُواْ وَتَذْهَبَ رِيحُكُمْ وَاصْبِرُواْ إِنَّ
اللّهَ مَعَ الصَّابِرِينَ} (الأنفال- ۴۶
''And do not dispute with one another, lest you should lose courage and your
resolve weakens. Have patience: Allah is with those that are patient.'' (Surah
8, Verse 46)
If we consider the battle of Ohud as an example and look into the causes of
disputes, we will conclude that it is must that first of all we should put an
end to internal disputes. At Ohud Battle, the Holy Prophet (peace be upon
him) ordered Abdullah bin Jubair (may Allah, the Almighty be pleased with
him) including fifty Mujahideen under his command to take their positions in
Rama Mountain. The Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) emphasized not to leave
their positions in any circumstances. When most of the friends of Abdullah
bin Jabir left their positions because of disputes, the enemy availed an
opportunity and suddenly attacked from behind. As a result, the situation of
battle changed in favor of the enemy.
Because of this little dispute, the believers faced great losses. The tooth
of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) broke off and his face was wounded.
Seventy companions of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) were martyred
including Hamza (May Allah, the Almighty be pleased with him), the Lion of
Allah, the Almighty and of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him). The city of
Madina was weeping, the dignity and fame of Muslims was damaged and the
enemies of Allah, the Almighty were pleased because of this incident.
The best way to eliminate disputes is to give up ones own rights for the sake
of Allah, the Almighty and for the unity of Muslims. The abdication of Hazrat
Hassan bin Ali (may Allah, the Almighty be pleased with him) from the post of
Khilafa saved life, wealth and honor of thousands of Muslims. It proved the
prophecy of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) as a reality that:
(إِنَّ ابْنِي هَذَا سَيِّدٌ وَلَعَلَّ اللَّهَ أَنْ يُصْلِحَ بِهِ بَيْنَ
فِئَتَيْنِ عَظِيمَتَيْنِ مِنَ المُسْلِمِينَ). رواه البخاري.
''This son of mine is a Sayyid (chief), and I hope Allah may reconcile two
parties of my community by means of him.''
This Hadith indicates that true leaders are those who give sacrifice for the
unity of their group and internal reform.
When someone feels innocence and thinks that his rights are wasted or his
opinion is not considered regarding important issues, in such situation,
patience and tolerance for the sake of the unity of Muslim Ummah lift
believers to deserve the cistern of Kauther. The holy Prophet (peace be upon
him) says:
إنكم ستلقون بعدي أثرة فاصبروا حتى تلقوني على الحوض. متفق عليه
''You will encounter selfishness after I am gone, so be patient until you
meet me at the cistern (Al-Hawd).''
The meeting of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) at the cistern of Kauther
is better than this world and its luxuries.
Disagreement is a natural phenomenon. Therefore, the Holy Quran and Hadith
have paid deep attention to the issue of disputes among Muslim and shown the
way out. Submission to Islamic Shariah is the only way to effectively
eradicate the virus of differences because every side considers submission to
the commandments of Allah, the Almighty as a success of this world and the
Hereafter.
فَإِنْ تَنَازَعْتُمْ فِي شَيْءٍ فَرُدُّوهُ إِلَى اللَّهِ وَالرَّسُولِ ..}
(النساء- ۵۹).
''Should you disagree about anything refer it to Allah and the Apostle.'' (Surah
4, Verse 59)
The Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) used to immediately resolve internal
disputes. Resolving the issue at its initial stage, he intervened himself and
tried to resolve disputes. There is a great lesson for the leaders of Muslim
Ummah in this act of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) that for the sake
of peace and reform they should take initiative in their own hands so that
the unity of Muslim is maintained.
This is the reason that the new esteemed leader Mullah Akhtar Mohammad
Mansoor (May Allah, the Almighty protect him) has advised his nation in his
first speech regarding submission to Shariah, unity in frontlines, unity and
harmony and ending of differences. In his speech he has drawn attention of
his friends to the danger of dissection and division.
©
EsinIslam.Com
Add Comments