Strength & Victory In Unity | Hypocrisy of Nationalism in Muslims

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Mankind was one nation, believing in Tawheed, then they differed. Some of them believed and some disbelieved. So Allah sent the Prophets with glad tidings and warnings, so whoever believes will enter Paradise and whoever disbelieves will enter Hell. The conflict is still going on between belief and disbelief, truth and falsehood, and will continue until Allah inherits the earth and everyone on it. Islam is the religion for all of mankind, and Allah has commanded us to convey it to all people. This can only be achieved if we are strong, and strength is based on faith and unity. Hence Allah has commanded all the believers to adhere to His religion and to be united, and not to be divided. Allah says (interpretation of the meaning): "And hold fast, all of you together, to the Rope of Allah (i.e. this Qur'an), and be not divided among yourselves." {Qur'an, Surat 'Āli `Imrān, Chapter 3:103} Division, differences and disputes are the cause of the ummah's defeat, as Allah says (interpretation of the meaning): "And obey Allah and His Messenger, and do not dispute (with one another) lest you lose courage and your strength departs, and be patient. Surely, Allah is with those who are As-Saabiroon (the patient)." {Qur'an, Surat Al-'Anfāl, Chapter 8:46} Unity and coming together are among the basic principles of Islam, and there are many aspects of unity in Islam, such as One Lord, one Book, one Prophet, one Religion, one Qiblah, one Ummah. In order to achieve the unity of the Ummah, Islam urges us to adhere to the jamaa'ah (the group which follows the Qur'an and Sunnah). The Messenger (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) explained that the hand of Allah is with the jamaa'ah, and that whoever deviates from that will be in Hell. Allah has enjoined coming together for all acts of worship in order to achieve this unity. Allah addresses the Ummah as one group in all rulings to indicate that they are one Ummah, like one body. There is no difference between them; the commands and prohibitions are addressed to all. It is narrated by Abu Dawud that the Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wa Sallam) said, "He is not one of us who calls for 'Asabiyyah (Nationalism & Tribalism) or who fights for 'asabiyyah or who dies for 'asabiyyah." And in another Hadith, the Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wa Sallam) referring to Nationalism, Racism, and Patriotism said "Leave it, it is rotten." {Muslim & Bukhari} Nationalism in the sense of chauvinism means excessive devotion to a nation, a colour, a race or an ethnic group like Arab nationalism, Turkish nationalism, Indian nationalism or Pakistani nationalism is a sort of Jaahiliyya (ignorant beliefs of the pre-Islamic era). The enemies of Islam succeeded in preparing some men from our own community who call for adherence and devotion on a basis other than religion and belief. These men's adherence is for the language, nation, tribe, the colour of the skin ----. Such a campaign succeeded in gathering many followers. So, one should explain this to people and warn them against it. The Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wa Sallam) said: "O people! Your God is one and your forefather (Adam) is one. An Arab is not better than a non-Arab and a non-Arab is not better than an Arab, and a red (i.e. white tinged with red) person is not better than a black person and a black person is not better than a red person, except in piety." {Mosnad Ahmad, #22978} The Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wa Sallam) had spoken about 2 subjects in this hadith, Nationalism & Racism. The major problems which we mankind, we the Muslim Ummah (Muslim Nation), today are facing is Nationalism & Racism. Explanation of Nationalism in this Hadith: 1. "An Arab is not better than a non-Arab and a non-Arab is not better than an Arab" indicates.. * An Arab is not superior or better than a Indonesian & a Indonesian is not superior or better than an Arab. * An Indonesian is not superior or better than a Malaysian & a Malaysian is not superior or better than an Indonesian. * A Malaysian is not superior or better than a Indian & an Indian is not superior or better than a Malaysian. * An Indian is not superior or better than a Pakistani & a Pakistani is not superior or better than an Indian. * A Syrian is not superior or better than an Iranian & an Iranian is not superior or better than a Syrian. * A Yemeni is not superior or better than a Nigerian & a Nigerian is not superior or better than a Yemeni. * A Pakistani is not superior or better than an Arab & an Arab is not superior or better than a Pakistani. Explanation of Racism in this Hadith: The colors mentioned in this Prophetic saying are examples. The meaning is that in Islam no one is better than another because of his color, whether it is white, black, red, or any other color. But regret, the Disease of Nationalism exist in this Muslim Ummah (Muslim Nation) deeply entrenched like a Cancer or HIV.