A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
The blameworthy division that is strictly forbidden.
It is for a single community, sound in its creed, to become divided among itself.
For division among those who follow the same path can only be caused by base desires and the pursuit of self-interest.
This is the type of division that the texts of the Qur'an and the Sunnah have forbidden and warned against its consequences.
As in the words of Allah the Exalted:
“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)
“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)
And His words, the Exalted:
“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)
“Of those who split up their religion and became schismatics, each sect exulting in its tenets.” (30:32)
"Each faction rejoicing in what they have."
And the words of the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him:
"The community is a mercy, and division is a torment."
Narrated by Ahmad and classified as hasan by al-Albani.
It is also what the reports from the salaf have warned against.
Such as the statement of Ibn Mas'ud, may Allah be pleased with him:
"Disagreement is evil."
And his saying: "What you dislike while in the community is better than what you love while in division."