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Unity of the Ummah

Once again as Muslims we find ourselves in the position where we are deliberating and
discussing the issue of unity, or the lack of it, in context of the Muslim Ummah, and once again
this suggests that as a Global Ummah we remain to feel largely disunited. Hence, if we
examine our current reality as the Ummah of RasoolAllah(SAW), this notion is confirmed as
this very Ummah continues to be denied the position in the World Arena as One Ummah, One
Nation, One State [Ummatun Wahidah], as our Blessed Lands that have been carved and
severed into smaller entities, remain disunited and divided.

Disunity, division and disarray arose not just as a mere coincidence. The fall of Muslims from
"the best nation sent to mankind" [Surah 3: Al-Imran Verse 110] was a direct result, a
consequence, of the massive military, cultural and missionary savage invasion of the Muslim
World by the Kuffar, such that, Muslim Land was torn apart and certain systems and ideologies
were forced upon our lands, and these remain to exist today. The Kuffar not only colonized the
Muslim Land but also the Muslim Mind using Ideological Warfare, as foreign concepts and
ideas were fused with the Ideology of Islam. They ‘divided and conquered’ instilling many
diseases into the heart of the Muslim Ummah.

Primarily, the disease of Assabiyah [Nationalism] was implanted in the minds of the Muslims,
whereby a false bond based solely on family, clan and tribal ties was propagated. Nationalism
arises among people when the predominant thoughts and ideas they carry are that of achieving
domination and supremacy over others. It initially begins with the family, whereby one
member asserts his authority to achieve leadership in the affairs of the family. Once this is
achieved, the individual aims to extend his leadership to the wider extended family. The family
would then attempt to achieve leadership in the community they reside in. Following this,
tribes would compete amongst each other; all trying to dominate others in order to enjoy the
privileges and prestige that comes with this false sense of authority. This attitude and frame of
mind further breeds and enhances arrogance and ignorance, along with extreme pride. The
Messenger Muhammad (SAW) clearly emphasized that: "He is not one of us who calls for
Assabiyah [Nationalism, Tribalism and Partisanship], fights for Assabiyah or dies for
Assabiyah." [Muslim, Bukhari]

This disease of Assabiyah forms an artificial bond between people and as such has been
disseminated amongst the Muslim Ummah, although, it is in direct conflict with Islam. The
Ideology of Islam has made it explicitly clear that the only bond that should exist between
Muslims must be a Unique Bond, that of, the Aqeedah (Belief) of Islam.
A further disease implanted in the Ummah was the idea or thought of Secularism whereby the
emphasis is placed on detaching life’s affairs from the Creed. The Secular Thought was
introduced into the minds of the Muslims, hence, hindering the correct political understanding
of Islam. Many Muslims adopted a secular mentality as they severed the Creed of Islam from
their life’s affairs and "keep Islam in the mosque" or "no politics in the mosque" is forever
reiterated.

The rapid invasion and illegal occupation of the Muslim Mind with ideas and concepts as such,
has left a lasting effect as our disunity is reflected in the decadent position we alone occupy
today. Muslims all over the Ummah suffer oppression, subjugation and humiliation, and this is
a direct consequence of the Kuffar breeding Nationalism within us, henceforth, the problem of
Palestine continues to be viewed merely as a Palestinian problem and the crisis in Kashmir and
now Kosova remain to be considered Kashmiri and Kosovan crises alone.
As Muslims we are neglectful of our duty to RasoolAllah(SAW) when he(SAW) said: "One
drop of Muslim blood is worth more than the Ka’bah and it’s surroundings." [Bukhari,
Muslim] Our Ummah has been bled dry and we have witnessed this and are the guilty
bystanders. The Kuffar have succeeded in infesting our Ummah with Kufr concepts and ideas.
They have succeeded in placing leaders over us that are treacherous and ruthless ‘puppets’, all
part of a grand master plan. The sons of this Ummah are being slaughtered at the hands of the
Kuffar on a massive scale; our sisters are being robbed and cheated of their honour time and
time again and the children, the future of this Ummah, starve to death because of the West’s
barbaric savagery, namely, sanctions.

As Muslims we must be aware and vigilant of the conspiracy of the Kuffar to keep Muslims
disunited. Their main aim and agenda is to destroy the Muslim Ummah itself, either directly
through military and economic coercion or indirectly using ‘Ideological Warfare’. What they
fear most is Muslim Unity and Revival and thus everything they do is geared towards
preventing this. As a consequence, they have manipulated Muslims, setting up and prioritising
their own political divides.

At this crucial time, Muslims are not only victims of the Kuffar yet victims of other Muslims
also. Our platform should not be one of pessimism, rather, one of optimism. Those Muslims,
who claim that we will never attain unity due to the state of our current situation, are harboring
a defeatist mentality that has no venue in Islam. They are constructing their Views based
entirely on the reality that surrounds them and fail to recognize the legitimate reality of Al-
Qur’an whereby Allah(SWT) clearly states:
"Allah has promised those who have believed and performed the good deeds, that He will of a
surety grant them authority on Earth, as He granted it to those before them. And that He will
establish in authority their Deen which He had chosen for them and that He will change their
state of fear into one of peace and security." [Surah 24: an-Nur Verse 55] and also: "It is He
Who has sent His Messenger with the guidance and the Deen of truth so that it shall prevail
over all other Deens, even though the disbelievers may detest it." [Surah 9: at-Tawbah Verse
33]

Therefore, Unity is not an unrealistic vision or objective: it will be a visible reality
[Insha’Allah] as Allah(SWT) does not legislate dreams in Al-Qur’an al-Karim.
In conclusion, Unity is what we must strive for: not on the basis of it being desirable, rather, on
the basis of it being an Islamic Obligation defined clearly by Allah(SWT) and His Messenger
Muhammad(SAW). It is therefore obligatory upon us to tear down the imaginary political
borders and boundaries currently dividing our Ummah. It is an obligation that we dismantle
and demolish the Kufr concepts and ideas, such as Secularism and Nationalism, that cast a dark
shadow over our lands today, and also it is an absolute necessity that we strive continuously to
unite the Muslim Lands as One Land under the Khilafah State. And victory [by the Will of
Allah] will be granted to this Ummah.

Finally, the Messenger Muhammad(SAW) said: "Allah showed me the whole Earth, the East
and the West, my Ummah will be in charge of all He showed me." [Ahmad]