Why Different Sects In Islam
(Muhammad Latif Chaudhery, Lahore, Pakistan)
Every one claiming to be a
Muslim believes in the sovereignty of ALLAH alone and tries to follow the canons
of Islam. Yet there are two things. One is Deen and the other is implementation
of Deen. Deen we find in the book of ALLAH and for the implementation of Deen
the best authoritative example we find, is in the life of the prophet (P.B.U.H)
and his companions. In an Islamic Country the State is responsible for the
implementation of Deen and it is for the elected legislators to make rules in
accordance with the book of ALLAH and precedents obtaining from the history of
law making in Islam. In the absence of Central Authority of Law making every one
assumes the role of explaining shariya; very often to suit the requirements of
his own cult and clan. This is the causeway of diverse views and source of our
confusion. Once the responsibility of law making is assumed by a central
authority, oneness of law will overcome and the sects will cease of exit.
May ALLAH guide us in the right path.