MUSLIM UNITY

Why and How?

Quranic Injunctions
Al Anfal 8:45-46
Yunus 10: 19
Al Baqara 2:213
Present situation of Muslims

 Religious: Divided into several schools

with stress upon a-minor issues b- no
tolerance to differences.
 Political: a-International- division into
several states. b- National- dominated by
ingnorance
 Economically: divided into
.haves and . have not.
Present situation of Muslims.

 Socially: divided on the basis of

.tribes
.color
.desent
.language
.place
Causes of divisions:
 Baghyan-
transgression
against others by
politcal, religious and
economic
exploitations.
 Selfishness.
Causes of division.

 Hypocrisy.
 Greed. For power or material gains.
 Arrogance.
 Boasting (Ria)
 Jealousy and envy.
 Prejudice- racial, ethnic, creed.
How to bring Muslims closer.
 Focus on the fundamentals of Islam and
mission of Muslim Ummah.
 Develop tolerance to the diversity in the
Ummah.
 Observe the Islamic etiquettes of Ikhtelaf.
(sincere intention, patience, accept good
opinions, politeness.)
 Prevent bitterness.( Sura Al Hujurat)
 Islamic conflict resolution.(Personal,
mediaition and arbitration.
Ideal Unity of Ummah

 One global Ummah of Muslims.

 One Khalifa of Muslims.
Unity of Muslims in the present day
and age.
 Better communication.
 Coordination on common projects.
 Pooling of resources.
 Developing alliances with like minded
individuals and organizations.
 Common calendars of events.
ICNA’s efforts for unity.

 National Shura Council of N America.

 Alliance with MAS.
 YM working with MSA.
 ICNA Relief working with other relief
organizations.
 Working in cooperation with local Islamic
Centers and Masajids.