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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.

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The blameworthy division that is strictly forbidden.

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It is for a single community, sound in its creed, to become divided among itself.

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For division among those who follow the same path can only be caused by base desires and the pursuit of self-interest.

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This is the type of division that the texts of the Qur'an and the Sunnah have forbidden and warned against its consequences.

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As in the words of Allah the Exalted:

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“And be ye not as those who separated and disputed after the clear proofs had come unto them. For such there is an awful doom,” (3:105)

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“And be ye not as those who separated and disputed after the clear proofs had come unto them. For such there is an awful doom,” (3:105)

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And His words, the Exalted:

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“Turning unto Him (only); and be careful of your duty unto Him and establish worship, and be not of those who ascribe partners (unto Him);” (30:31)

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“Of those who split up their religion and became schismatics, each sect exulting in its tenets.” (30:32)

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"Each faction rejoicing in what they have."

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And the words of the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him:

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"The community is a mercy, and division is a torment."

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Narrated by Ahmad and classified as hasan by al-Albani.

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It is also what the reports from the salaf have warned against.

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Such as the statement of Ibn Mas'ud, may Allah be pleased with him:

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"Disagreement is evil."

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And his saying: "What you dislike while in the community is better than what you love while in division."