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The differences between Shia and Sunni are old and are better left for God to judge, as he knows the best.
But, kudos to the activists and scholars in India who are working hard to bring the Islamic religions closer together. Their efforts have certainly borne fruit and this happens to be another powerful example.
As part of a citizen-driven initiative called ‘Shoulder to Shoulder’ (S2S), Muslims from Shia and Sunni sects offered joint Eid prayers together, for the first time on Eid al-Adha, in the Imambara lawns in Lucknow.
Mohammad Haider and Atif Hanif, who are part of the core group, said this is an attempt to find common ground, forget artificial differences, and accentuate the similarities between the two sects.
“‎Lucknow, a city of rich cultural, linguistic, architectural and culinary heritage, is also infamous for sectarian strife. Almost every year, big and small clashes between the Shias and Sunnis make headlines nationally. Shops are burnt, bones are broken, curfew is imposed for a few days, and some youths end up in prison, losing all prospects of a bright future.”
Islam is one. Allah is one. Let us love and respect each other.
News Source: The Times Of India
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