در سالهای اخیر هنگامی که می بینیم در دانشگاه های تل آویو، حیفا و غیر آنها در سرزمین اشغالی مطالعات شیعه شناسی انجام و کنفرانس در باره آن برگزار می شود[1] و مشابه آنها در آمریکا و انگلیس و دیگر کشورهای غربی به راه می افتد و راه های چگونگی ایجاد اختلاف بین شیعه و سنی بررسی می شود باید هشیار شویم و به عمق توطئه های دشمنان اسلام پی ببریم.

البته از دشمنان اسلام انتظاری جز این نیست که به تعبیر آیه شریفه قرآن ( سوره آل عمران آیه ۱۱۹) : از شدت خشم سر انگشتان خود را به دندان می گزند. شگفت از مسلمانانی است که طعمه ی دشمنان قرار می گیرند و خواسته یا ناخواسته اهداف شوم آنها را تحقق می بخشند.

اختلافات و درگیری های بین شیعه و سنی چیزی نیست که بر کسی پوشیده باشد که دست دشمنان پشت سر آن است. اما نمی دانیم چگونه عوامل این درگیری ها خود را در معرض این توطئه ی بزرگ قرار می دهند! شیعه های افراطی سنی های افراطی را تحریک و سنی های افراطی شیعه های افراطی را تحریک می کنند. امروز کم نیستند از این دو قشر نادان که شبکه های تلویزیونی و اینترنتی وسیعی به زبان های مختلف راه انداخته و فحش و فضیحت را نثار یکدیگر می کنند. جبهه نامیمون آن هم از نظر فیزیکی مدتی است در سوریه به راه افتاده و کشت و کشتار وحشیانه ادامه ادارد. البته بر کسی پوشیده نیست که دلارهای نفتی و آمریکائی در این راه نقش اساسی را ایفاء کرده است.

در این میان وهابی های عربستان سعودی بیشترین خدمت را به آمریکا، اسرائیل و انگلیس کرده و در سطح جهانی به آتش فتنه دامن می زنند. اگر در گذشته کانون دعواهای شیعه و سنی در پاکستان و هندوستان بود امروزه وهابیها آنرا به کشورهای دور دست مانند اندونزی، مالزی در آسیا، برخی از کشور های عربی شمال آفریقا و حتی بوسنی و امثال آن در اروپا کشانده اند.

در اینجا باید از علما، متفکران و بزرگانی از جهان تشیع و تسنن که همواره منادی وحدت بوده و هستند و از هیچگونه تلاشی در این راه دریغ نورزیده اند قدر دانی و سپاس به عمل آید. در  این پایگاه قبلاً مجموعه ای از سخنان ارزشمند آنان به تفصیل در مقاله ای تحت عنوان « وحدت و تقریب بین مذاهب اسلامی » درج گردید که می تواند سندی معتبر در این راستا باشد.

امام خمینی بنیانگزار انقلاب اسلامی ایران در دوران رهبری نهضت جهانی اسلام در بیانتاتشان بارها مسلمانان را به وحدت و همدلی توصیه نموده و آنها را از تفرقه و اختلاف بر حذر داشتند. رهبر کنونی انقلاب حضرت آیت الله العظمی خامنه ای نیز کراراً همین مسأله را به مسلمانان جهان توصیه کرده اند.

در گوشه و کنار جهان نیز تلاش هائی بصورت برگزاری کنفرانس ها و اصدار بیانیه ها و مانند اینها انجام شده که امید است موجب بیداری خفتگان و اذهان غفلت زده گردد.

در پایان دو بیانیه مهم که یکی در پایان نشست « شبکه جهانی عدالت» در ترکیه و دیگری در پایان نشست علمای فرق اسلامی در لاهور در حضور وزیر امور مذهبی و اوقاف پنجاب صادر شده است را جهت اطلاع خوانندگان درج می نمایم.

در این بیانیه ها بروحدت اتباع همه فرق اسلامی،  احترام به مقدسات آنها و دوری از هرگونه تحریک و تعصبات جاهلانه تأکید شده است.                 

UJN Pakistan Unity Declaration 1434

Monday, 28 October 2013 21:19

http://www.ihrc.org.uk/publications/briefings/10813-ujn-pakistan-unity-convention

UJN Pakistan Unity Declaration 1434 condemning sectarianism

The signed copy can be downloaded from the end of the page.  Full text below.

Universal Justice Network (UJN) Pakistan Unity Declaration 1434 (i)

Whilst recognising that the Ummah and the Shariah make Justice, Peace, Unity and Sabr (to patiently strive) obligatory in order to achieve the aspirations of the Muslims,

And endorsing the definition of Muslim according to the Amman Declaration (ii) ,

And understanding that the conflicts in Palestine and Kashmir are fundamental issues facing this Ummah and on which there is unanimity,

And strongly condemning the instigation of sectarian division and internecine conflict within the Ummah to divert attention away from Palestine and Kashmir,

We, the undersigned, agree to the points in this declaration to counter and remove sectarian divisions and violence and further escalation of internecine conflict within Pakistani society:

1. To release a joint public statement that states, categorically, that killing fellow human beings based on colour, creed, ethnicity and religion is Haraam and against the Shariah.

2. To release a joint public statement that states that abusing the Prophet’s (Sallallahu ‘alaihi wa alihi wa sallam) family (including his wives), companions and relatives as well as the religious opinions and beliefs of Muslim groups is Haraam and is against the Shariah.

3. To release a joint public statement that states that the differences within the Ummah should never lead to issuing takfir against fellow Muslims, and if it does lead to issuing takfir we declare such action to be Haraam and against the Shariah.

4. Whilst recognising that the foregoing passages are central to our aim, and to be upheld at all times, we agree to jointly issue the above statements in Muharram 1435 and will further develop these points jointly and individually and promote and encourage others to agree and live by these principles. 

5. To jointly and actively establish and maintain relationships between our different schools and organisations as well as attending each other’s events and programmes as a way to establish, maintain and develop brotherhood.

6. To issue joint statements promoting harmony between all groups in Pakistan and promoting these statements through print, electronic and social media networks.

7. We recommend that the Madrasas within our spheres of influence should develop their syllabi and curricula to tackle the social, political and economic needs of Pakistan whilst also addressing the need for respect, harmony and peace between all members of Pakistani society.

8. We will lobby for the development and implementation of legislation to combat hate speech and push for more effective prosecution of violations of such legislation; and we denounce sectarian violence and killings carried out by vigilantes.

9. We will support UJN Charter 3:103  as a Quranic command to unite and hold on to the rope of Allah, as one Ummah and we will encourage others to support and sign the UJN Charter 3:103 (iii).

10. UJN (iv)  agrees to support the promotion and dissemination of messages of unity and harmony by the signatories and their respective organisations through media networks and social media and help disseminate the messages worldwide.

11. UJN agrees to get a signed international statement of support, for points 1-3 of this declaration, by Ulema from all over the world. 

And hold firmly to the rope of Allah all together and do not become divided. And remember the favor of Allah upon you - when you were enemies and He brought your hearts together and you became, by His favor, brothers. And you were on the edge of a pit of the Fire, and He saved you from it. Thus does Allah make clear to you His verses that you may be guided.

Qur’an 3:103. (v)

Signatories  

-------------------------------------------------- Massoud Shadjareh 

(Chair, IHRC)

-------------------------------------------------- Mohideen Abdul Kader 

(Director, Citizens International)

-------------------------------------------------- Sahibzada Muhammad Hamid Raza (Sunni Ittehad Council)

-------------------------------------------------- Allama Ibtisam Elahi Zaheer

(Jamiat Ahle Hadith Pakistan)

-------------------------------------------------- Allama Syed Niaz Hussain Shah

(Hoza Ilmia Jamia Al Muntazar)

-------------------------------------------------- Allama Mohammad Sadiq Qureshi (Minhaj ul Quran International)

-------------------------------------------------- Maulana Syed Ali Murtaza Zaidi 

(Jamay Imamia)

-------------------------------------------------- Liaqat Baloch, MP

(Jammat - e - Islami Pakistan)

-------------------------------------------------- Muhammad Sarwat Ejaz Qadri 

(Pakistan Sunni Tahreek)

23 Dhul Huijjah 1434 / 28 October 2013, Bodrum, Turkey

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(i)  Short Title: Bodrum Declaration 1434

(ii)  The Amman Message: http://ammanmessage.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=91&Itemid=74 

(iii)  Charter 3:103 is an opportunity for the silent majority to reaffirm their commitment to unity according to the verse: “And hold firmly to the rope of Allah all together and do not become divided. And remember the favor of Allah upon you - when you were enemies and He brought your hearts together and you became, by His favour, brothers. And you were on the edge of a pit of the Fire, and He saved you from it. Thus does Allah make clear to you His verses that you may be guided.” Quran, Chapter 3, Verse 103 http://ujnweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/A-Call-for-Muslim-Unity.pdf

(iv)  Universal Justice Network (UJN) is a global initiative that seeks to establish an empowered Ummah that will work for a world where:

There will be a free flow of people, ideas, culture and commerce.

People enjoy justice, peace, freedom and democracy.

The wealth of the world is equitably distributed and poverty, dispossession, deprivation and discrimination are eliminated.

There is a stewardship of the environment. The link between God and his creatures are strengthened and spiritual quest valued. Waste and over-consumption are discouraged.

Pursuit of knowledge and universal values are encouraged and treasured.

(v)  Originals of this Declaration will be filed at the UJN Secretariats in London, UK (Islamic Human Rights Commission) and Penang, Malaysia (Citizens International) and copies will be issued to all the signatories.

Concrete steps to end sectarian strife in Pakistan

http://www.crescent-online.net/2013/12/concrete-steps-to-end-sectarian-strife-in-pakistan-4173-articles.html

December, 2013

Most Muslims do not subscribe to the divisive ideology of hate and killings among different schools of thought in Islam. This, however, needs serious effort to bring the majority together and to isolate the hate-propagating minority. In recent weeks, some tentative steps have been taken that are likely to yield positive results. Unity and harmony in the Ummah are desperately needed to overcome the myriad problems confronting Muslims.

Islamabad, Crescent-online
December 05, 2013, 16:19 EST

The overwhelming majority of Muslims want unity between different schools of thought in Islam (sects). There is, however, a small but determined minority that disrupts harmony, often pushed by hidden forces not known to players on the ground.

A number of Muslim countries have been wracked by sectarian violence that has seen alarming rise in recent months. Syria, Iraq, Lebanon and Pakistan immediately come to mind.

There have also been attempts to work towards ending such divisions. Last month, a number of ulama and activists gathered in Turkey to try and create unity and harmony in the Ummah. The result was an 11-point agenda for unity winning wide praise from different parts of the Muslim world. 

Now some ulama in Pakistan have taken another positive step. Ulama from different schools of thought in Islam were brought together on one platform in Lahore by the Punjab Auqaf and Religious Affairs Minister Atta Maneka on December 2 to agree on a 15-point agenda.

The meeting lasting about five hours was attended by Mufti Intikhab Noori, Dr Abdul Ghafoor Rashid and Haider Ali Mirza representing the three sects—Barelvi, Ahl-e Hadith and Ahl-e Tashii respectively. Hafiz Tahir Mehmood Asharfi, Chairman Pakistan Council of Ulama represented the Deobandi sect.

Following the meeting at which a 9-point code of conduct was agreed, Hafiz Tahir Mehmood Asharfi told the media that he had presented a 15-point code in the Islamic Ideology Council some time ago. This he placed before the meeting in Lahore. The participants accepted nine of the 15 points, he added.

These included refraining from saying anything derogatory about the Khulfa ar-Rashidoon as well as calling on ulama of any sect to neither declare anyone kafir nor call for the killing of a member of another sect.

In a country like Pakistan, the erection of loudspeakers atop mosque minarets is a common feature. In the past these were used for the adhaan and for sermons in Arabic but unfortunately, they have been put to an altogether different and more dangerous use in recent years: denouncing adherents of other sects as kafirs and urging supporters to attack them.

The December 2 Lahore meeting agreed on imposing complete ban on the use of loudspeakers, except for calling the Adhaan and for religious sermons in Arabic language. Further, representatives of various sects agreed not to make hate speeches or utter remarks, raise slogans or publish literature that would arouse hatred against other sects.  

They agreed to prohibit publication of material in the form of handbills, books, pamphlets, or press releases. An additional point was that the groups will not write slogans on walls against each other.

In addition to prohibition on negative aspects, the ulama also agreed to hold joint public gatherings to foster inter-sect harmony, cooperation, unity and love. In any discussion on contentious issues, they would refrain from emotional language and raise these issues at appropriate forums keeping in mind the sensitivities of others.

Another positive step was to prohibit the display of arms.

Protection of the rights of non-Muslim minorities and safeguarding their places of worship were also included in the code of conduct.

What is interesting is that a monitoring mechanism was also agreed upon, according to Hafiz Tahir Mehmood Asharfi. They would follow up with two other steps. First, on December 11, a national conference of ulama of all sects and leaders of religious parties would be convened in Lahore. The aim is to promote the concept of unity and harmony.

Second, they have agreed to incorporate points of the code of conduct into proper legislation passed through a bill in parliament.  

Welcomed as these steps are, one must be cognizant of the fact that there will be groups that will try to disrupt any such agreement. It is, however, for sincere people from different schools of thought to not allow such disruptive elements. This can best be done if they themselves adhere to the agreement and implement it in earnest.

This would be a great service to the Ummah.

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[1] - http://www.hawzah.net/fa/magazine/magart/4473/6323/70595