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Muslim Unity (Ittihad) is a term that refers to establishing good and peaceful relations among the various Islamic denominations. The primary objective of Muslim Unity or Islamic Unity is to unite all Muslims around the world. Although some divisions such as Sunni/Shia exist among Muslims, according to the proponents of Muslim Unity these divisions are negligible and Muslims from different countries should forge closer ties with each other. With all the differences Muslims were united and very faithful to their religion.
It's become cliché to say that Muslims have reduced the religion Islam to rituals and forgotten other important tenets. While it is crucial to practice the main pillars of Islam, for instance, we cannot ignore other basic aspects of the faith that emphasize brotherhood and sisterhood.
Learn tolerance towards other points of view: Isn't it interesting that we can attend classes at college or speak with colleagues from work and discuss issues while being willing to disagree with them? But the minute some of us step into a mosque or Muslim community function, all that tolerance seems to go out the window.
Islam is very broad and wide, contrary to popular belief, and you can find a range of scholarly views on many different issues as diverse. If our scholars from the past and present have shown such tolerance towards differing views on various issues, who are we, the average Muslim, who do not have that level of knowledge, to express intolerance for another point of view? The difference of opinion, which Messenger of Allah,
Mohammed (peace and blessings be upon him) called "Ikhtilafo Ummati Rahmah" meaning "The intellectual difference of opinion in my Ummah is a blessing."
Learn to criticize without hurting: The way some Muslims criticize each other, you'd think they were talking to an Islam-basher instead of a fellow brother or sister. This type of ignorant behavior is a sure way to create anger, hurt and dissension. We must learn the Adab (etiquette) of criticism, whether it is towards individual
Muslims or our leaders. Knowing and implementing this will not only help solve problems in a practical manner, but it will also lead to a greater sense of brotherhood and sisterhood in the community.
If you feel that your criticism of someone in the past was rude or hurtful, please go back and apologize to them. Before you do that, pray for that brother or sister, since Messenger of Allah, Mohammed (peace and blessings be upon him) has said that Dua increases love between people.
Dr. Allama Mohammed Iqbal describe the reality in the following Urdu couplet:
Masjid To Banadi Shab Bhar Mein Imaan Ki Hararat Walon Ne
Man Apna Purana Papi Hai Barson Mein Namazi Ban Na Saka
Do not call anyone a Kafir, Mushrik or Bid'atee: This horrible phenomenon of calling fellow believers Kafir,
