Bigotry is an Obstacle to Brotherhood and a Cause of Destruction and Hatred in Society: A Research Review

Abstract

Unity is strength and cause of national power and national development depends on unity. But bigotry is the disease which is enemy of unity and brotherhood. According to Islamic teachings all Muslims are brothers and one ummah. Due to brotherhood every Muslim is sympathetic and helpful to other Muslims, while the concept of nationality, tribe, community and cast is only for mutual identification in Islam. Bigotry and illegitimate pride have harmed humanity since the beginning, even in the present time, Muslims are being irreparably harmed due to country bias, national bias, provincial bias, racial bias and linguistic bias due to which their prestige is being undermined in the world. Bigotry is a dangerous disease that is the root cause of ruin of nation and awareness of it is extremely important. This research paper on awareness of bigotry as well as prohibition of bigotry in Islam, and explains the causes and disadvantages of bigotry. It has been concluded from the research that Islam has strictly prohibited all kinds of thoughts and ideas and matters that can spread linguistic, ethnic or group conflict. Provoking bigotry, fighting on bigotry is unlawful and act of sin. It is an epidemic disease that causes other diseases and causes the destruction and destruction of the society, adopting bigotry is a cause of disgrace in this world and the hereafter.