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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books The Ahlul-Bayt; Ethical Role-Models Sectarianism Sectarianism stands for supporting one’s people, family, or homeland on bases in violation of the law, right, and justice. Islam has fought against sectarianism and warned Muslims from its vices.

The Prophet (S) said: “Whoever has the least amount of fanaticism in his heart shall be raised by Allah on the Day of Resurrection together with the pagan Arabs of the pre-Islamic times[^1].” “By means of Islam, Allah eradicated the fanaticism of the pre-Islamic times and the taking pride in fathers. Certainly, all people belong to Adam who was created from dust.

The best of you in the sight of Allah is the most pious[^2].” Imam as-Sadiq (a) said: “As for him who behaves fanatically, Allah will bind him with a fire band[^3].” Imam al-Baqir (a) narrated: Salman al-Farsi -the Persian- and Omar were among some companions who began mentioning their tribes and lineages proudly. Omar asked Salman: “What is your tribe?” Salman answered: “I am Salman the son of God’s servant. I was astray, but God guided me through Muhammad.

I was poor, but God made me rich through Muhammad. I was slave, but God set me free through Muhammad. This is my lineage, Omar.” As he was told of the previous discussion, the Prophet (S) commented: “People of Koreish! A man’s lineage is his religion, personality is his moralities, and origin is his intellect. Allah says: “People, We have created you all male and female and have made you nations and tribes so that you would recognize each other.

The most honorable among you in the sight of Allah is the most pious of you (49:13).” He (S) turned to Salman and said: “Salman! No one of those is preferable to you by any means except piety.

You are preferable to him whom you are more pious than he is[^4].” The best evidence on the credibility of Islam in its denial of the confessional feud and deciding faith and piety to be the criterion of preference is the fact that Abu Lahab who was the real Arab and the uncle of the Prophet (S) was declared as disbeliever and that he would be punished and tortured in Hell because of his atheism: “May the hands of Abu Lahab perish! May he too perish!

His property and worldly gains will be of no help to him. He will suffer in a blazing fire.