The Ameer of Al-Harakatul-Islamiyyah also known as The Muslim Ummah, Mallam Abdur-Razzaq Abdulwahhab Al-Ameen Aladodo, has cautioned Muslims against divisive rhetoric and sectarian disputes, urging the Ummah to uphold unity, respect, and knowledge-driven dialogue in confronting internal disagreements and global challenges facing Islam and the Muslims.
Speaking during a media interaction session on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, the Islamic leader lamented the recurring tensions between Sunni and Shia Muslims, warning that such disputes risk widening cracks within the Muslim community.
“We are not happy with the issues that crop up within the Shia and Sunni Muslim communities. We feel this is going to cause more division among Muslims. Those who stir up the crisis and conflicts are henceforth cautioned. In the Muslim Ummah's opinion, "we want people to face reality,” he said.
Mallam Al-Ameen maintained that The Muslim Ummah does not categorise Shia Muslims as unbelievers, despite theological differences.
"Though difference in creed has separated us from them, our duty is not to fight them. The historical reality is that they emanated from the Muslims, but we do not agree with and embrace their proclaimed creed so we must stop or avoid what we consider as heresy from them - the cursing of the Sahabah (companions of the Prophet) and the likes,” he explained.
He emphasised that Muslims must respect all the household members and companions of Prophet Muhammad even when acknowledging that they were not infallible.
“Some sahabah certainly made mistakes. If such is clear to us, we acknowledge such as mistakes. As far as the judgement on the generality of the sahabah is concerned, we leave that to Allah,” the erudite scholar declared.
Addressing recent controversies about the authenticity of Sahih al-Bukhari and other Hadith collections, the Ameer said Muslims must avoid turning such matters into public disputes.
He admitted that some scholarly texts may contain disputed grey areas but argued that they should be debated privately among knowledgeable scholars rather than making such a public affair.
“Even if the global world does not accept it, we should be able to localise and explain to our people. But what is dangerous is giving people unbridled freedom, where a small child in the name of Shi'ism can lambast and curse the Sahabah. This will cause generational decay,” he warned.
The Ameer of The Muslim Ummah also expressed concern that elders are failing in their responsibility by allowing confusion to be created for the younger generation.
He called for a structured and systematic transmission of knowledge.
“What is important is for Muslims themselves to codify knowledge. The children have nothing to say for now because what you have been reading for the past 30 years, they cannot grab it yet. We need to serialise our coming together: elders first, then the middle level, and only then, pass our understanding to the next generation,” he advised.
On the broader question of Muslim relations, Mallam Al-Ameen clarified that interaction between Sunni and Shia does not imply uniformity but should be based on mutual understanding.
“There could be division, but not the kind that creates enmity. It is about understanding the differences between us and learning to live by them. But we say no to somebody from Shia trying to cause confusion in a Sunni environment. We should have a way of making them understand; not by fighting them,” he said.
On global issues, the Ameer cautioned that politicising religion would only bring trouble and deepen internal strife.
He also condemned the trend of Muslims cursing or insulting one another, calling it “spiritual arrogance” and behaviour that undermines the Islamic religious faith.
“The Muslim community should come together to stop this hot argument and uncontrolled tongue where people abuse one another. We must come together and respect one another,” he urged.
Mallam Al-Ameen emphasized that the strength of the Ummah lies in unity, structured scholarship, and responsible dialogue.
“Some people have caused the lack of bonding among Muslims. But our responsibility is to find lasting solutions to the ills affecting us. We must not let our differences confuse the next generation,” he concluded.
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