Concept of Unity of Ummah and its Sources in the Light of Islamic Teachings (Research study)

Abstract

Islam always gives prominence to live together in unity. Islam is the only religion which promotes unity and solidarity of the Muslims. Islamic injunctions are absolutely valuable to establish peace and security. Islam also enjoins to adopt moderation in every sphere of life. At the moment Muslim Ummah is standing at the threshold of trial and tribulation caused by the ever increasing tendency of sectarianism and religious extremism. Intolerance and intensive dissemination of special thoughts have led the people towards irascibility and resentment.  Under these circumstances it is need of the hour to bring moderation in thinking and mood so that the religion Islam and human life could not be affected due to the menace of sectarianism. It is paramount responsibility to create an environment of unity, perseverance, clemency and forbearance. After analyzing the root causes and harsh ground realities which become a source to intensify the severity of sectarianism, the condemnation of sectarianism in Islamic Shariya and steps and measures to be taken to deracinate and eradicate this perilous sectarianism have been presented in this article.