Analysis of Ahmadi Teachings' Impact on Islamic Unity
Islamic unity is an essential principle emphasized throughout the Quran and Sunnah, viewed as a cornerstone for maintaining the integrity, strength, and purity of the Muslim Ummah. The "Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light" (ARPL), however, promotes beliefs and practices that challenge this unity by diverging from foundational Islamic teachings...
A. The Foundation of Unity in Islam
Unity as a Divine Command
وَاعَتُصَمُوَ بَحِبَلِلَّهِ حَبَلِلَكُمُ جَمُيطُضَا وَلَا تَفَارُقُوا
"And hold firmly to the rope of Allah all together and do not become divided."
📔 Surah Al-Imran (3:103)The Prophets Emphasis on Staying with the Main Body of the Ummah
سيتفرق أمتي إلى سبطونسثلاثة سفت، كلها في النار إلا واحدمنها في النار إلا واحدمنها الجمعة (الجمعة).
"My Ummah will split into seventy-three sects. All of them will be in the Hellfire except one, which is the main body (al-jama'ah)."
📔 Sunan Abi Dawood, Hadith 4597B. The Divisive Nature of ARPL Doctrines
The doctrines promoted by ARPL diverge significantly from traditional Islamic beliefs, especially regarding the identity and role of the Mahdi. In traditional Islam, the Mahdi is viewed as a unifying figure...
Potential for Fragmentation and Sectarianism
لا تنازعوا فيتفشلوا وتصبرواتسيتهاالحدساًا
"Do not dispute and [thus] lose courage and [then] your strength would depart; and be patient. Indeed, Allah is with the patient."
📔 Surah Al-Anfal (8:46)C. Consequences of Division: Loss of Cohesion and Collective Strength
Islamic unity is essential for preserving a collective identity that transcends individual or sectarian interests...
D. ARPL's Doctrines in Light of Quranic and Prophetic Emphasis on Unity
Contradiction of Quranic Principles of Unity
إذا رأيتم اختلافا، فالزموا الجماعة (الأمة).
"If you see differences, then stick to the larger group (the Ummah)."
📔 Sunan Ibn Majah, Hadith 3950Incompatibility with the Mahdi's Mission of Unification
In Islamic eschatology, the Mahdi's role is to unify the Muslim community and restore the faith to its original teachings...
E. Conclusion: Unity as an Essential Criterion for Islamic Legitimacy
Islamic unity is a foundational principle in both the Quran and Sunnah, serving as a means of preserving the authenticity, strength, and cohesion of the Muslim Ummah...