- Shia-Sunni unity can have a unique impact. This article emphasizes the importance of unity among Muslims, particularly between Shia and Sunni communities, to counteract the divisive agendas of external powers.
- Highlight the shared beliefs, practices, and values that unite Muslims, such as faith in Islam, reverence for the Prophet Muhammad (s.w.a.), and common rituals like prayers and Hajj.
- Advocate for a renewed focus on the teachings and character of the Prophet Muhammad (s.w.a.) as a unifying force, promoting principles of compassion, justice, and solidarity among Muslims.
Today, one of the main goals of the arrogant powers is to foment discord. And the best way to do so is to foment discord among Shia and Sunni Muslims. It has been many years that the arrogant powers and the Western expansionist powers have been following such policies. We should stay vigilant against these policies. We should be vigilant at all times and on all fronts.
Shia-Sunni Unity and Conflict in The Past:
The conflict between the Shia and the Sunni is what the arrogant powers truly desire. Muslim nations should stay vigilant and should not underestimate the enemy, its plots, or even its small moves. They should stay vigilant and awake. Today, Islamic nations and governments must unite and develop unanimity among themselves. Remember, Shia-Sunni Unity is the key. I deem it necessary to warn our nation, the Iraqi, and Pakistani nations, and other Muslim nations that they need to act against religious conflicts and the conflict between the Shia and the Sunni. Only Shia-Sunni unity can shatter the enemy’s designs against the Muslim World.
Allah Almighty says in the Holy Quran in verse no. 103 of Surah Al-Imran “WAA’-TAS’IMOO BIH’AB-LIL-LAAHI JAMEEHA’W-WALAA TAFAR-RAQOO” (And hold fast by the covenant of Allah all together and be not disunited). Every verse of the Holy Quran is equally important and binding on all Muslims. One cannot be a true Muslim even if he or she skips a single verse of the Holy Quran. When the Holy Quran itself emphasizes unity, then how can a person who tries to create a divide among the Muslim Ummah be called a Muslim?
Importance of Shia-Sunni Unity For a Prosperous Muslim Ummah:
Hazrat Ali (R.A.), in the fifth speech of Nahjul Balagah, said that Muslim unity brings development, blessing, power, and dignity. He called for the enhancement of Muslim unity on numerous occasions. Imam Khomeini once said that while different sects of Islam are fighting with each other on the issue of where they should keep their hands while standing for prayers, the enemies of Islam are busy chopping these hands. He always urged the Shias and Sunnis to be united against the enemies of Islam.
Today, I notice some groups who are – through an organized plot – trying to cause splits among Muslims in the name of Shia and Sunni. The massacres that take place and the explosions that happen in mosques during prayers are undoubtedly organized by the arrogant powers. Such incidents are not organized by Muslims. Zionists and the mercenaries of the enemies of Islam are either directly or indirectly involved in all the incidents that happen in different parts of the Muslim world – in Palestine, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and other countries.
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We need to ponder over how the enemies of Islam are using discord among the Muslim Ummah as a weapon to destroy us. In order to shatter Shia-Sunni Unity, they are using various methodologies to pit Shias against Sunnis so that they can succeed in their vile schemes. The disagreement among the Muslim Ummah is only helping the cause of our oppressors. Every one of us can see for ourselves how Muslims all over the world are suffering because of this divide.
Shia-Sunni Unity And Way Forward
We need to forge Shia-Sunni unity amongst ourselves so that we can defeat their evil intentions. Loud and clear messages should be given to ensure Shia-Sunni unity by those whose voices matter. Even though we may differ in certain areas these differences seem very insignificant when we take a look at the similarities we share. We all believe in Islam, the Holy Prophet (s.w.a.), and Kaaba. We all say prayers, go to Hajj, and believe in jihad and Sharia. The matters over which we disagree are much less than those we agree upon. The enemies of Islam are trying to foment schism among Shia and Sunni Muslims not only in Iran but also in all parts of the Islamic world.
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Muslims, who were once the most advanced people in the world have lagged behind other nations and governments over the centuries due to their sectarian differences which had ben impacting Shia-Sunni unity advesrly . Before the American continent was discovered and Europeans lived under feudal governments, Muslims had already made huge progress in scientific, industrial, cultural, and social justice fields. Unfortunately, the enemy was able to pit us against each other.
One factor that could play a central role in this regard is the holy being of the Prophet (s.w.a.). Muslims and Islamic intellectuals should pay attention to and rely on the character and teachings of the Holy Prophet (s.w.a.) as a focal point. Today, Muslims should take the issue of Islamic unity seriously. Unity among Islamic nations signifies that Muslim nations should act as a unified front regarding issues related to the Muslim world and assist one another. It also means that Muslim nations should not use their resources against one another.
