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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books A Victim Lost in Saqifah 1-4 Deviation in Principles and Branches of Faith Introduction As we all know, one of the aims of unity of Islam is to avoid clashes, disputes, wars and bloodshed between Muslims. Every Muslim is safe under Islamic civil regulations according to Islamic legislation. Life and property of a Muslim comes at the top of this civil law.

On the other hand differences in belief have been ground for destroying sanctity of ones life and property throughout history. Proponents of Islamic unity desire to have a word about sectarian differences among Muslims. Their end is that these differences may not hurt individuals because of their being Muslims. As a result, any excuse for any kind of separation among Muslims could be repudiated. Therefore they usually say: “…all of them (Muslims) are together in basic beliefs.

In other words, beliefs which have bearing on one’s being a Muslim. The difference that lies in certain matters is not to the extent to deny one’s being a Muslim, but it is an adherence to a particular faith.”! [1] “What we mean is that unity or proximity with one another should push Islamic faiths to be together on those conditions that are subject to being a Muslim. All are Muslims. The difference among them is not a fundamental one. It is a marginal one which does not rescind one’s Islam.”!

[2] “Issues of difference existing in between are not of a category that could qualify one to blame the other of infidelity. The difference lies outside the principle and foundation. Therefore it is not a reason to say that these faiths have fundamental differences with each other.”! [3] “In this way they should seek real truth, fact and knowledge. As far as they can, they should settle their disputes by reason and proof. Thus they can reach mutual agreement on any issues of difference.

What good it would yield to reserve for himself what he likes and to be a cause of [1] Muhammad Waizzaada Khorasani: Payaam-e-Wahdat , Pg. 257 [2] Ibid. Payaam-e-Wahdat , Pg. 258 [3] Shaikh Muhammad Taqi Qummi: quoted in Hambastigi-e-Mazaahib-e-Islami (Unity of Islamic Sects), Pg. 57 dread for others? On the other hand difference in branches is not harmful nor does it push them out of the circle of Islam.”!

[1] Criticism and Analysis Declarations such as these towards gaining political unity are acceptable. Perhaps they may prove strong enough to achieve the aim.