Many Muslims especially of influence in society think that
the idea of unity of humankind is an unrealistic goal and
therefore, should be abandoned. According to them, this may
be a romantic or an exotic idea but it is an unattainable
goal. They think that Muslims waste their time in talking
about the unity of humankind when they themselves are badly
divided. They catalog a long list of such divisions from
Muslim history. Wars fought and continue to be fought
amongst themselves and millions of Muslims killed by
Muslims are given as proofs from past and present history
to support their claim that Muslim unity is not possible,
let alone the unity of humankind. How can then one talk
about Muslim unity when their past history has been so
divisive, they are quick to remind everyone. These are
mostly the feelings of the secular liberal or progressive
minded Muslims. This feeling gives them intellectual
satisfaction and a sense of psychological security. The
conservative minded Muslims are no different. In fact, they
put a religious and a sacred twist to the differences among
Muslims. From every religious pulpit they announce that the
differences and divisions among Muslims are the blessings
of Allah Almighty. Remember, the Quran does not support
this chapter 3 verse 103.
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