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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Hajj, Manifestation of Unity Final Words ============== A cursory glance at the state of the Muslims today shows us that we are desperately in need of unity on all its levels - from the inner or esoteric and transcendental to the outer or exoteric and political - and on all its scales - from a study group of two Muslims to the super-collective that is called the Ummah.

But we will not achieve it by just being aware of the need, nor by harbouring a thousand good intentions. The methodology has been shown to us weak and imperfect beings by the all-Perfect Being and His prophets, saints and friends (‘a). Glimpses of this all embracing vision cum ideology and methodology have been presented above. What remains now is for us to ponder and think. Given this need, should we not be doubling our efforts? Should we not renew our vigilance?

Should we not stop being complacent and happy with the name of “Muslim” or “Mu’min”, but rather try to make the din everything in our lives? How can we claim to be the followers of tawhid when we practice disunity?! We talk of Islam but follow sectarianism as our way! How can we change the state of affairs? What must be done? What we must do is gain and apply the knowledge that has been handed down to us.

We must follow the lead of the ’ulama, such as Imam Khumayni, who discounted secondary differences and divisions and remained fixed on the Divinity and His plan for man, in all its dimensions from the mystical to the political - or rather, the political based on the mystical and the exoteric on the esoteric.

If we are sincere in this, grace and blessings will descend - as this is God’s promise - and we will be able to form the small cells of believers or communities that we have been encouraged to do.