A Major Crisis We are unable to interact with those we disagree with. Result is hatred, violence and even killing Locally: Cape Accord, Name calling, Takfir Globally: Disunited ummah “And obey Allaah and His Messenger, and do not dispute (with one another) lest you lose courage and your strength departs, and be patient. Surely, Allaah is with those who are As-Saabiroon (the patient)” Surah Al Anfaal Part 1: Introduction Diversity of Allah Signs وَمِنْ اٰيٰتِهٖ خَلْقُ السَّمٰوٰتِ وَالْاَرْضِ وَاخْتِلَافُ اَلْسِنَتِكُمْ وَاَلْوَانِكُمْۗ اِنَّ فِىْ ذٰلِكَ لَاٰيٰتٍ لِّلْعٰلِمِيْنَ“And of His signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth and the diversity of your languages and your colors. Indeed in that are signs for those of knowledge.”Surah Ar Rum “…Had Allah willed, He would have made you one nation [united in religion], but [He intended] to test you in what He has given you..”Al Ma’idah Differences are blessings “…Allah has remained silent about some things, out of compassion for you, not forgetfulness — so do not seek after them.” A hasan hadeeth narrated by ad-Daraqutnee and others Umar ibn Abdul Aziz said: “I am glad that the companions of the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) did not agree on every thing”. He said the meanings of that is when you have differences of opinions, it makes things broader and so that people can have more flexibility in their religion. Imam Malik refused to allow his mathab to become the official mathab of the Muslims. Differences are a reality Between spouses Between parents Between siblings Between friends Between colleagues Between communities of people Golden rule Differences are a inevitable How we overcome them is what's important Examples of good etiquettes Disagreeing amongst sahaba The times of fitna they would not call one another disbelievers of hypocrites Advice 1: Personal differences (Differing on a personal level) Reasons for personal conflict Competition for resources Conflicting physiologies and personalities Conflicting views Competition for resources Amr ibn Awf reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “By Allah, it is not poverty I fear for you, but rather I fear you will be given the wealth of the world just as it was given to those before you. You will compete for it just as they competed for it and it will destroy you just as it destroyed them.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī2988, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2961 Rizq is from Allah Envy destroys Wealth is a test End up the same place Physiological Differences O mankind, indeed We have created you from male and female and made you peoples and tribes that you may know one another. Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you. Indeed, Allah is Knowing and Acquainted. Surah Al Hujurat Conflicting Personalities Imaam al-Bukhaari (may Allaah have mercy on him) reported in his Saheeh that ‘Aa’ishah (may Allaah be pleased with her) said: “I heard the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) saying: ‘Souls are like conscripted soldiers; those whom they recognize, they get along with, and those whom they do not recognize, they will not get along with.’” Saheeh al-Bukhaari, Kitaab Ahaadeeth al-Anbiyaa’, Baab al- Arwaah junood mujannadah Conflicting views Different perceptions, values, goals, agendas\ Overcome the perception gap “Walk in someone else's shoes” Seek means of reconciliation It was narrated that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said : “It is the shaver, and I do not say that it shaves hair, but that it shaves (i.e., destroys) religious commitment.” Narrated by Abu Dawood, 4273; al-Tirmidhi, 2433. classed as Hasan by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Tirmidhi. It was narrated that Abu’l-Darda’ (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger...