English book · UNDERSTANDING ISLAM

The Problem Of Sectarianism

English book, p. 225

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

The Problem of Sectarianism family together and prevents it from breaking apart. That secret of unity within a family is the same secret needed for national unity. If individuals apply the lessons they learn within their families to national life, then social conflict will not occur. Every wise person knows that the key to resolving family problems is mutual respect. When a disagreement occurs, one should remain calm, reflect, and try to resolve the matter rather than make it worse. Problems should not be treated as the end of a relationship but as temporary issues that can be overcome. This mindset creates a habit of tolerance among family members. And tolerance is the only reliable solution to all kinds of disagreements. A wise father, as the head of the family, always teaches that family members must respect each other, offer mutual support, and think not just about their rights but also about their responsibilities. When someone makes a mistake, others should respond with patience and forgiveness. This is the secret of family unity—and this is also the secret of national unity. All sectarian conflicts arise because people fail to apply the principles of family life to society at large. The root cause of sectarian conflict is that people take problems inside the home seriously and try to resolve them, but they do not do the same for problems outside

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