quranic view on sectarianism
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QURANIC VIEW ON SECTARIANISM. What is sectarianism?. Sect: “a subdivision of a larger religious group, the members of which have to some extent diverged from the rest by developing deviating beliefs, practices, etc” Sectarianism “adhering to a particular sect, faction, or doctrine“. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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QURANIC VIEW ON SECTARIANISM
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What is sectarianism?Sect:
“a subdivision of a larger religious group, the members of which have to some extent diverged from the rest by developing deviating beliefs, practices, etc”
Sectarianism“adhering to a particular sect, faction, or doctrine“
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QURANIC VIEW ON SECTARIANISM
“You (O-Muhummed ) have nothing to do with those, who have split up their religion and become sects. Their case rests with Allah, and He Himself will let them know what they have done”{6:159} Inaam
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QURANIC VIEW ON SECTARIANISM
“ And not do not be like those who became divided into sects and got involved in differences of opinion even after receiving clear teachings. Those (who have caused division) shall suffer terrible punishments” {3:105}
) و ) خلاف دوسرےسے ایک بعد کے آانے بین احکام اور گئے ہو متفرق جو ہونا نہ طرح کی لوگوں ان اورہوگا عذاب بڑا دن کے قیامت کو جن ہیں لوگ وہ یہ لگے کرنے اختلاف
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QURANIC VIEW ON SECTARIANISM
Sectarianism called Shirk“And do not be of Mushriks who have
set up their separate creeds and divided themselves into sects, each sect rejoicing in what it has” {30:31-32}
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QURANIC VIEW ON SECTARIANISM
“Hold fast together Allah’s cord and let nothing divide you”. {3:103}
“Establish this Deen and be not divided in it” {42:13-14}
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QURANIC VIEW ON SECTARIANISM
“ Allah had called you Muslims before this and has called you (by the same name in this Quran) also so that the Messenger may be a witness in regard to you and you may be witness in regard to the rest of mankind. ”
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REASONS OF MUSLIM SECTARIANISM
Tribal system and racial prejudices“O mankind, we created you from one man
and one woman, and then divided you into nations and tribes so that you may recognize one another. Indeed the most honorable among you in the sight of Allah is he who is the most pious of you”{49:13}
The conflict of caliphate9
REASONS OF MUSLIM DIVIDETheological Divide:Shia Fiqah
Fiqha Jafaria
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Solution Quran and Sunnah
“We have made this Quran an easy means of admonition. Then, is there any who would take admonition?” {54:17}
“There was indeed best model for you in Messenger of Allah” {33:21}
“They have made their scholars and monks as their Lords besides Allah”{9:31}
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Solution
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CONCLUSIONDeterioration and down
fall of Muslim Ummah/ Society
Preventive as well as curative measures be taken to control both the manifestation and root causes of sectarian conflict
Respect for positive traditions and cultural and religious heritage
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CONCLUSIONAvoiding any injury to the feelings of others The ban on the misuse of loudspeakers and
production of hate material The role of media Enlightened Ulema who eschew
sectarianism take an active roleAvoid blind followingInterfaith/ Intersects DialogueCommonalitiesTolerance
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DIFFERENCE IN THEORY &
PRACTICE
Basis of Sectarian Divide
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Early HistoryInterpretation of Quran Adherence to Islamic practicesSources of ShriahConcept of Islamic RenaissanceOwing to Personality Cult On the issue of Science and ReligionSufi Practices
Sectarianism in Islamic History
Civil Wars on Political Issues in the Early Times of IslamKhalafat
Non Payer of ZakatMurtids /ApostateKhawarijMutual wars
THE MOTAZILLA SECT
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Wasil Ibn Ata 8th century Followers expanded on the logic and rationalism of Greek
philosophy, seeking to combine them with Islamic doctrines for they believed that both were inherently compatibleWhether the Quran was created or eternal, the issue of destiny versus free will, whether God’s attributes in the Quran were to be interpreted
metaphorically or literally whether sinning believers would have eternal punishment in
hellThey believed only in the Quran as a basis for their doctrines. They practice strict monogamy and a divorce needs the
interference of a judge
Al Ash'ari,
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Al Ash'ari, whom the Ash'arite movement is named after, left the Mu'tazilites and realigned himself with the more orthodox doctrine. Concept of free will in which he denied man
possessed, yet believed that people had control over their obligations
Al Ash'ari is credited with developing a system of Islamic religious thought
This system, based on reason and rationality, gained widespread popularity and still affects the Islamic world today
Interpretation of Quran
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Four Schools of Sunni FiqahHanbliMalikiShafiHanafiJaffari
Ismail (after the death of Hazrat Ismail Ra s/o Hazrat Imam Jaffar Sadiq 6th Imam)
Now called Agha Khani
Cont….
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Sources of ShriahAhl-e-alhadisAlh-e_Sunnah
Concept of Islamic RenaissanceJihadis
Owing to Personality CultDeobandBralvizDaudi Bohraz
Cont…
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On the issue of Science and ReligionOne consider science in confrontation with
religionOther treat Science Separate from ReligionEvolutionist
Divide in Modern WorldLeftistRightistsAnti Imperilist
Sufi Practices4 Orders
SECTARIANISM IN PAKISTAN The growth of sectarianism in Pakistan, particularly the Shia -Sunni violence, is the
single most important cause and manifestation of extremism
The factors that have fuelled it include: Islamization drive, Iranian revolution, and Iranian and Gulf countries’ proxy war in Pakistan
It was accentuated by the creation of TNFJ and SSP and their terrorist outfits with funding and support from local and foreign patrons
Collusion of SSP/LJ with Taliban and Al-Qaeda
SECTARIAN TERRORISM INCIDENTS
Year Balochistan
NWFP Punjab Sindh Gilgit / NAs
Total
Cases Killed Cases Killed
Cases Killed
Cases Killed
Cases Killed
Cases Killed
2001
2 2 24 28 22 59 48 69 - - 96 158
2002
5 3 - - 12 51 40 34 - - 57 88
2003
5 60 1 2 3 18 26 41 - - 35 121
2004
6 52 1 1 9 85 6 58 - - 22 196
2005
11 43 5 4 3 12 5 11 48 67 72 137
2006
- - 3 48 1 1 3 57 2 2 9 108
2007
- - 18 16 2 6 - - - - 20 22
Total
29 160 52 99 52 232
128 270
50 69 311 830
The Causes & Solution of SectarianismDifferent views related to Islam.It is obligatory for every Muslim,
especially educated to seek truthIn every ‘Salat’ Muslim pray Allah for
guidance to right path.In Surah Fatehah “Show us the straight way, the way of
those whom you have blessed; who have not incurred your wrath ,nor gone astray.”
Contd ….One should endeavor for right path
according to ones ability, Allah will open the doors
“Those who will strive in our cause, We shall guide them to our paths, and surely Allah is with the righteous.”
Contd…Avoid blind following of religious peopleThe holy Quran denounces the people of
earlier nations who strictly follow their ancestors
“When it is said to them, ‘Follow the commands that Allah has sent down’ they reply, we will follow only what we found our forefathers practicing. ’Well, will they go on following their forefathers even though did not use common sense and did not find the right way?”
Contd …Realization of role of selfish religious
leadersAllah explicitly describes their role for
debarring people from right path“Indeed those, who conceal the
commands that Allah has sent down in His Book and barter them away for paltry gains, fill their bellies with fire…”
Impact of Sectarianism1. Divided Society2. Economic Backlash3. Political Instability4. Sanctity of Worship Places Violated5. Psychological Impact6. Deteriorated Image of Islam
RECOMMENDATIONSRespect for positive traditions and cultural
and religious heritageAvoiding any injury to the feelings of others The ban on the misuse of loudspeakers Production of hate material Civil society too must play its part Enlightened Ulema who are against
sectarianism take an active role
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