Sects in Islam
This page will provide an analysis on how sects are viewed by the Quran alone, and using Quranic verses to diminish the sects of Islam, to name some: Ahmadi, Sunni, Shia, Sufi, Deobandi, & Khawarij.
The Quran explicitly condemns the creation of sects. While various Islamic sects—such as Sunni, Shia, Ahmadi, and others—may differ on interpretations of hadith and sunnah attributed to the Prophet Muhammad, they share a common reverence for the Quran. These sects, however, are often shaped by sources outside of the Quran, including religious law, historical narratives, and conjecture, rather than divine revelation itself.
The divisions among these sects have largely arisen from differing interpretations and versions of historical events, such as the Prophet's last sermon, with multiple "authentic" hadith being presented to support various claims. These differing accounts have contributed to the fragmentation of the Muslim community.
The Nation of Islam, a significant political movement within the African American community, has made notable political strides in the United States. However, they rely on sources other than the Quran to inform their religious practices and legal frameworks. This approach stands in stark contrast to the teachings of true Islam, which strictly upholds the Quran as the sole source of guidance. Many members of the Nation of Islam, however, show openness to the true Islam (Submission) once exposed to it, as many are highly educated and insightful. When they choose to follow only the Quran for religious law, leaving behind man-made doctrines and political motivations, they will be guided to the truth.
Ultimately, all sects of Islam, including Sunni, Shia, Ahmadi, and the Nation of Islam, share a common flaw: they place reliance on sources and religious scholars outside of the Quran, deviating from the true path outlined in God's word. Click here to see what Quran says about sects.
- 42:14: Ironically, they broke up into sects only after the knowledge had come to them, due to jealousy and resentment among themselves. If it were not for a predetermined decision from your Lord to respite them for a definite interim, they would have been judged immediately. Indeed, the later generations who inherited the scripture are full of doubts.
- 30:31-32: You shall submit to Him, reverence Him, observe the Contact Prayers (Salat), and - whatever you do - do not ever fall into idol worship, like those who divide their religion into sects; each party rejoicing with what they have.
- 23:49-61: We gave Moses the scripture, that they may be guided. We made the son of Mary and his mother a sign, and we gave them refuge on a mesa with food and drink. O you messengers, eat from the good provisions, and work righteousness. I am fully aware of everything you do. Such is your congregation - one congregation - and I am your Lord; you shall reverence Me. But they tore themselves into disputing factions; each party happy with what they have. Therefore, just leave them in their confusion, for awhile. Do they think that, since we provided them with money and children, we must be showering them with blessings? Indeed, they have no idea. Surely, those who are reverently conscious of their Lord, And who believe in the revelations of their Lord, And who never set up any idols beside their Lord, As they give their charities, their hearts are fully reverent. For they recognize that they will be summoned before their Lord, They are eager to do righteous works; they compete in doing them.
- 6:159: Those who divide themselves into sects do not belong with you. Their judgment rests with God, then He will inform them of everything they had done.
- 5:77: Say, "O people of the scripture, do not transgress the limits of your religion beyond the truth, and do not follow the opinions of people who have gone astray, and have misled multitudes of people; they are far astray from the right path."
The Quran consistently instructs believers to worship Allah alone, without invoking anyone else in His worship, including figures like Muhammad, Abraham, or Imam Ali. In 72:18, 30:40, and 2:21-22, Allah calls on mankind to worship Him alone, acknowledging that He is the Creator of everything. The Quran makes it clear that all forms of worship, prayer, and supplication should be directed solely to Allah. Any attempt to share His worship with others is considered shirk. (which includes the Shahada, Adhan, etc.)
- 72:18: The places of worship belong to God; do not call on anyone else beside God.
- 30:40: God is the One who created you. He is the One who provides for you. He is the One who puts you to death. He is the One who resurrects you. Can any of your idols do any of these things? Be He glorified. He is much too exalted to have any partners.
- 2:21-22: O people, worship only your Lord - the One who created you and those before you - that you may be saved. The One who made the earth habitable for you, and the sky a structure. He sends down from the sky water, to produce all kinds of fruits for your sustenance. You shall not set up idols to rival God, now that you know.
Sects within Islam often elevate their scholars and religious leaders to positions of authority, permitting or forbidding things that Allah has not decreed. In Surah An-Nahl (16:116), Allah warns against speaking untruths about what is lawful and unlawful, emphasizing that only He has the authority to declare such matters. Despite this, many scholars forbid things like certain seafood, even though the Quran declares all sea produce lawful (5:96, 16:14). This reflects the tendency of sects to follow human-made rulings rather than the clear guidance of the Quran.
- 16:116: You shall not utter lies with your own tongues stating: "This is lawful, and this is unlawful," to fabricate lies and attribute them to God. Surely, those who fabricate lies and attribute them to God will never succeed.
- 5:96: All fish of the sea are made lawful for you to eat. During pilgrimage, this may provide for you during your journey. You shall not hunt throughout the pilgrimage. You shall reverence God, before whom you will be summoned.
- 16:14: And He committed the sea to serve you; you eat from it tender meat, and extract jewelry which you wear. And you see the ships roaming it for your commercial benefits, as you seek His bounties, that you may be appreciative.
Some may argue that following these prohibitions doesn’t harm them, but it’s important to remember that by following Allah's command, we gain everything. As Allah says in Surah Al-Ma’idah (5:87-88), we are to eat from what is lawful and good, and to be grateful for His provisions. Any human-imposed restrictions, like those from scholars or imams, attempt to assume a divine prerogative, as only Allah can forbid or allow things.
- 5:87-88: O you who believe, do not prohibit good things that are made lawful by God, and do not aggress; God dislikes the aggressors. And eat from the good and lawful things that God has provided for you. You shall reverence God, in whom you are believers.
The Quran explicitly outlines what is forbidden to consume in Surah Al-An’am (6:145), listing dead animals, blood, swine, and anything sacrificed to other than Allah. These are the only things prohibited; any additional prohibitions are the result of human innovation, and should be rejected in favor of the clear, divine guidance found in the Quran.
- 6:145: Say, "I do not find in the revelations given to me any food that is prohibited for any eater except: (1) carrion, (2) running blood, (3) the meat* of pigs, for it is contaminated, and (4) the meat of animals blasphemously dedicated to other than God." If one is forced (to eat these), without being deliberate or malicious, then your Lord is Forgiver, Most Merciful.
These are just two examples of how idol worship manifests in subtle ways within Islamic sects: the elevation of scholars and imams to the level of authority where they make unlawful what Allah has not forbidden (9:31), and the invocation of others alongside Allah in acts of worship. These practices distort the purity of submission to Allah alone and lead believers away from the true path. Will you not take heed and be mindful of your Lord, remembering that He alone is the authority on all matters of worship and law? It is time to return to the Quran, the only source of truth and guidance, and to avoid all forms of innovation that divert from His clear commands.
- 9:31: They have set up their religious leaders(rabbi) and scholars(monks) as lords,* instead of God. Others deified the Messiah, son of Mary. They were all commanded to worship only one god. There is no god except He. Be He glorified, high above having any partners.
The mainstream sects
This section will go over how each sect claims they follow and obey Quran, yet their beliefs will say different. They are unaware of their own hyprocritical behavior
Shia
The Shia have practices that are very Christian-like, already drawing out the skeptical parts of their belief. Like the Christians, they have 4 main Hadith they uphold, which are: al-Kāfī, al-Faqīh, al-Tahdhīb, and al-Istibṣār. Their form of shirk is a lot more visible than the other sects, as their book "al-Kāfī", or "The Sufficient", claims that the Imams inherited knowledge of the prophet Muhammad, as well as they gained the knowledge of the past, present, and future. Their book also suggests that the Imams are divinely appointed by God, yet are NEVER once mentioned in Quran.
Some of the misguided like to say that 33:33 of the Quran mentions the household of Muhammad. As we can obviously see, no where does it mention "Household of Muhammad" or anything related. Instead, we actually learn from this verse that this is a commandment that relates to all of mankind. Do you ever think to question "why does it say obey God and obey His Messenger instead of saying obey the prophet or Muhammad?", infact we learn from the previous verse in 33:32 that God calls out the wives of the Prophet, in English and Arabic, therefore we know this verse relates to back then, since it uses the terminology "Wives of the Prophet". The wives of the Prophet are not here today, they are gone. However, with 33:33, the misguided like to interpret this verse to create conjunction and mislead the young. No where in Arabic or English does it say household of the prophet or Muhammad, instead 33:33 serves as a commandment from God for ALL of mankind, from the past, in the present, and to the future.
- English-33:33: You shall settle down in your homes, and do not mingle with the people excessively, like you used to do in the old days of ignorance. You shall observe the Contact Prayers (Salat), and give the obligatory charity (Zakat), and obey God and His messenger. God wishes to remove all unholiness from you, O People of the House, and to purify you completely.
- Arabic-33:33: وَقَرنَ فى بُيوتِكُنَّ وَلا تَبَرَّجنَ تَبَرُّجَ الجٰهِلِيَّةِ الأولىٰ وَأَقِمنَ الصَّلوٰةَ وَءاتينَ الزَّكوٰةَ وَأَطِعنَ اللَّهَ وَرَسولَهُ إِنَّما يُريدُ اللَّهُ لِيُذهِبَ عَنكُمُ الرِّجسَ أَهلَ البَيتِ وَيُطَهِّرَكُم تَطهيرًا
- English-33:32: O wives of the prophet, you are not the same as any other women, if you observe righteousness. (You have a greater responsibility.) Therefore, you shall not speak too softly, lest those with disease in their hearts may get the wrong ideas; you shall speak only righteousness.
- Arabic-33:32: يٰنِساءَ النَّبِىِّ لَستُنَّ كَأَحَدٍ مِنَ النِّساءِ إِنِ اتَّقَيتُنَّ فَلا تَخضَعنَ بِالقَولِ فَيَطمَعَ الَّذى فى قَلبِهِ مَرَضٌ وَقُلنَ قَولًا مَعروفًا
Now, to get into the Hadith that claim the divinity of these 12 Imams:
The Sufficient (Volume 1, Chapter on the Imams' Knowledge): "The Imams inherit the knowledge of the Prophet and possess the knowledge of the past, present, and future." Possessing knowledge of the past, present, and future? Suddenly these Imams know more than the prophet that was actually appointed by God Himself? Let's see what the Prophet knew according to Quran: nothing, only what was revealed to him. This is what the Quran states. Who's word is better than God's?
- 46:9: Say, "I am not different from other messengers. I have no idea what will happen to me or to you. I only follow what is revealed to me. I am no more than a profound warner."
- 18:110: Say, "I am no more than a human like you, being inspired that your god is one god. Those who hope to meet their Lord shall work righteousness, and never worship any other god beside his Lord."
- 5:109: The day will come when God will summon the messengers and ask them, "How was the response to you?" They will say, "We have no knowledge. You are the Knower of all secrets."
- 7:188: Say, "I have no power to benefit myself, or harm myself. Only what God wills happens to me. If I knew the future, I would have increased my wealth, and no harm would have afflicted me. I am no more than a warner, and a bearer of good news for those who believe."
- 6:50: Say, "I do not say to you that I possess the treasures of God. Nor do I know the future. Nor do I say to you that I am an angel. I simply follow what is revealed to me." Say, "Is the blind the same as the seer? Do you not reflect?"
- 77:50: Which Hadith, other than this, do they uphold?
The Sufficient (Volume 1, Chapter on Knowledge): "The Imam knows what has been, what is, and what will be. Nothing is hidden from him." Refer to the previous refute, Muhammad knew nothing, a man that is not even hinted at in the Quran did not know better than Muhammad.
Bihar al-Anwar by Allama Majlisi (Volume 26, Chapter on the Imams’ Knowledge): "We (the Imams) have been given knowledge of the Book (the Qur'an) and the explanation of everything within it. We know what is in the heavens and the earth." This can be already referred back to the first verse that was refuted, however this is claiming that a simple man 1400 years ago had divine knowledge of Quran. Did we skip over chapter 3 of the Quran? Or did they just not read the Quran in general? Let's go to 3:7 and see what God says. We see "None knows the true meaning thereof except God and those well founded in knowledge.", however Shia would instantly interpret this to think "12 Imams", when these 12 Imams did not even know the meaning of 51:47 ("We constructed the sky with our hands, and we will continue to expand it."), as today we know that "samaa" (in Arabic version) or "Heavens" usually refers to the Universe, as in verse 41:12 we are informed that God decorated the lowest “samaa” out of the seven “samawat (heavens)” with “lamps”. We know that the “lamps” refer to stars because in verse 71:16 the Sun is called a “lamp” and it is a star. How is it that we know this today yet these "divinely appointed" Imams with this "divine knowledge and interpretation" didn't even know this? These books attribute false claims to the respected Imams of their time, making them look like God-sent creatures.
- 3:7: He sent down to you this scripture, containing straightforward verses - which constitute the essence of the scripture - as well as multiple-meaning or allegorical verses. Those who harbor doubts in their hearts will pursue the multiple-meaning verses to create confusion, and to extricate a certain meaning. None knows the true meaning thereof except God and those well founded in knowledge. They say, "We believe in this - all of it comes from our Lord." Only those who possess intelligence will take heed.
The Sufficient (Volume 1, Hadith 4, Chapter on the Imams' Divine Authority): "God did not leave the earth without a guide (Imam) who knows His commands and guides His creation. This guide is endowed with divine knowledge." It's incredible to see this claim being made with the lack of common sense. Some Shia scholars like to deceive their community and say 21:73 refers to the 12 Imams. Taking a look at this verse, we see the word "them", a plural word, being used. Who is "them"? If we look at the verse above it we see clearly that this is a story of Lot, Isaac, and Jacob, and God makes Isaac and Jacob leaders/Imams among their people. Where does this say 12 Imams? Where does this mention anything about Ali, or Hussein, or Hassan, etc.? Rhetorical question, it doesn't. How oblivious can people be to their own belief?
- 21:70: Thus, they schemed against him, but we made them the losers.
- 21:71: We saved him, and we saved Lot, to the land that we blessed for all the people.
- 21:72: And we granted him Isaac and Jacob as a gift, and we made them both righteous.
- 21:73: We made them imams who guided in accordance with our commandments, and we taught them how to work righteousness, and how to observe the Contact Prayers (Salat) and the obligatory charity (Zakat).* To us, they were devoted worshipers.
- 21:74: As for Lot, we granted him wisdom and knowledge, and we saved him from the community that practiced abominations; they were wicked and evil people.
That was only small portion of examples.
Sunni
The Sunnis tend to claim the Prophet is infalliable. Shia Muslims take the concept of infallibility further, extending it not only to the Prophet but also to the Twelve Imams and Fatimah. In Shia theology, infallibility means absolute protection from all sin, error, or forgetfulness in every aspect of life. The Quran opens makes sure that we know that Prophet Muhammad is fallible, because he is a man like us.
Surprisingly, even after there is no concept of Prophet Muhammad being infallible in their own (main) Hadiths, they still make this absurd claim. Let's refute this "infallible" idea by using the Quran Alone.
In the following verses, we are told of the errors and mistakes Prophet Muhammad made: 80:1-11, 33:37, 66:1, 8:67-68, 18:23-24, 9:43. An explanation of each verse will be provided within the respected textbox of the corresponding verse. Let it be known that Muhammad is an ordinary man without God's message.
- 80:1: He (Muhammad) frowned and turned away.
- 80:2: When the blind man came to him.
- 80:3: How do you know? He may purify himself.
- 80:4: Or he may take heed, and benefit from the message.
- 80:5: As for the rich man.
- 80:6: You gave him your attention.
- 80:7: Even though you could not guarantee his salvation.
- 80:8: The one who came to you eagerly.
- 80:9: And is really reverent.
- 80:10: You ignored him.
- 80:11: Indeed, this is a reminder.
This verse is mostly self-explanatory. We know that the Quran revolves around the life of Muhammad, for the most part. Like the Torah is with Moses, like Jesus in the New Testament Bible, or the Psalms with David. This is common sense that Quran is directing Muhammad in this case as God does not use the terms "recall" or "mention" to cite a story, instead He makes direct speech to Muhammad, making his error visible.
- 33:37: Recall that you said to the one who was blessed by God, and blessed by you, "Keep your wife and reverence God," and you hid inside yourself what God wished to proclaim. Thus, you feared the people, when you were supposed to fear only God. When Zeid was completely through with his wife, we had you marry her, in order to establish the precedent that a man can marry the divorced wife of his adopted son. God's commands shall be done.
Muhammad makes error again, fearing man while he was suppose to only fear God. He purposefully hid God's commandment and said otherwise because he feared man. God then states that His commands shall be done, willingly or unwillingly.
- 66:1: O you prophet, why do you prohibit what God has made lawful for you, just to please your wives? God is Forgiver, Merciful.*
God directs Muhammad as "Prophet" in this verse, referring to his Prophethood. The Prophet prohibited the lawful to please his wives, yet God publicly critized him for his error he had to satisfy his wives. God then forgives him, be He is Most Merciful.
- 8:67: No prophet shall acquire captives, unless he participates in the fighting. You people are seeking the materials of this world, while God advocates the Hereafter. God is Almighty, Most Wise.
- 8:68: If it were not for a predetermined decree from God, you would have suffered, on account of what you took, a terrible retribution.
8:67 served as a commandment meant for Prophet Muhammad, looking at it by itself wouldn't clearly connect any dots of error, yet looking at the verse afterwards (8:68), we see that God says that you (speaking to Muhammad) would have suffered for what you took. In the verse beforehand we learn that no prophet should take captives unless he is fighting alongside the war. From this, it is inferred, by every perspective that holds common sense, that Prophet Muhammad captured captives while he did not participate in the war. The Prophet and his Prophethood would have been doomed if it were not for a predetermined destiny.
- 18:23: You shall not say that you will do anything in the future,
- 18:24: without saying, "God willing."* If you forget to do this, you must immediately remember your Lord and say, "May my Lord guide me to do better next time."
In the context of these two verses, Muhammad is being commanded on what to say about the People of the Cave and their dog, referencing their number is a mystery except to God. So God commands Muhammad in 18:23-24 to not say anything except that he says "God willing" afterwards. Why would God say this? It's clear that Muhammad had an interaction and claimed he would do something in the future without knowing for sure if he would be able to. Then the chapter conitnues about the People of the Cave and their dog in the next verse 18:25.
- 9:43: God has pardoned you: why did you give them permission (to stay behind), before you could distinguish those who are truthful from the liars?
- 9:44: Those who truly believe in God and the Last Day do not ask your permission to evade the opportunity to strive with their money and their lives. God is fully aware of the righteous.
In the context of 9:43, Muhammad was readying to strive with his money and life, as were the ones with him. However, he made a crucial mistake and trusted the men around him too much, especially before Muhammad knew if he could or couldn't trust them, God has forgiven Muhammad in 9:43, then continues that true believers would not ask to leave if they strive with their money and lives for God. God is fully aware of the righteous.
Similarly to Shia, the Sunni follow the words and teachings of Muhammad. If there's a hadith that narrates something like: "someone narrated from this person that narrated from someone who narrated this from someone else that narrated the Prophet Muhammad said this thing is haram."
Maybe we've forgotten why Muslims don't accept the Bible we have today; Humans are arrogant. We argue with the Christians that the Bible is not the word of God & it was corrupted by man, yet these Muslims follow and obey books that are also not the word of God and can be corrupted by man. These are hypocrites that are blinded from their own actions.
Do we need these Hadiths? Let's see what God Himself says on the matter: 5:48-50. As we can see here from the provided verses, God commands Muhammad to live, rule, and teach by the Quran alone, as the Quran is the superior of Scriptures. God then challenges those who don't listen to 5:48-49. God, in 5:50, challenges the ones who reject this fact to show God a lawmaker better than Him. He knows there is none better than Him, that is why He says in 5:50, "Is it the law of the days of ignorance that they seek to uphold?", calling those who don't follow His commandments, ignorant. God the Self-Sufficient has thus made it clear.
- 5:48: Then we revealed to you this scripture, truthfully, confirming previous scriptures, and superseding them. You shall rule among them in accordance with God's revelations, and do not follow their wishes if they differ from the truth that came to you. For each of you, we have decreed laws and different rites. Had God willed, He could have made you one congregation. But He thus puts you to the test through the revelations He has given each of you. You shall compete in righteousness. To God is your final destiny - all of you - then He will inform you of everything you had disputed.
- 5:49: You shall rule among them in accordance with God's revelations to you. Do not follow their wishes, and beware lest they divert you from some of God's revelations to you. If they turn away, then know that God wills to punish them for some of their sins. Indeed, many people are wicked.
- 5:50: Is it the law of the days of ignorance that they seek to uphold? Whose law is better than God's for those who have attained certainty?
That was only small portion of examples.
Sufi
The Sufis are very interesting. They are not regarded as a sect of Islam like the Shia and Sunni, instead they are more revolved around mysticality, allowing for their practices to actually be adopted into the other mainstream sects. They believe more in a spiritual journey that relates with the closeness of God. While Sufism emphasizes the inner spiritual journey, Sunnis and Shias focus more on jurisprudence, theology, and leadership dynamics. Many Muslims, however, incorporate elements of Sufism into their Sunni or Shia practices, showing the complementarity rather than exclusivity of these traditions.
Even with that being said, their practices are less than ideal. The Sufis tend to dance around the Masjid as a form of worship/rememberance for God. They assign God worldly attributes, such as saying that God is not above His throne, that God isn't above His heavens. Then they continue to assign these false traits and attributes saying that "this is true" or "no, this is metaphorical". They claim that Muhammad is not a man & is instead made of light, they think it's okay to worship graves inorder to get closer to God. They say their clapping, whistling, dancing, etc is a "good bid'ah" when practiced, especially in Masjids and whatnot. They go even further to say that God created Mankind and Jinn for the sake of the Prophet.
They themselves are blind to their own words and actions.
God, Most Gracious, Omnipotent, is far above His throne (20:5). God is far above the Heavens that He created (67:16). Muhammad is indeed a man like us, not an Angel, nor made of light (18:110). There should be no person (or idol) that should be idolized in order to be closer to God (39:3). Their prayers of whistling, clapping, dancing are insults to God (8:35). God did not created Mankind and Jinn except to worship Him (51:56). And thus, how God makes revelations clear.
- 20:5: The Most Gracious is above the Throne.
- 67:16: Do you feel secure that He who is above the heavens will not cause the earth to swallow you, and suddenly it would sway?
- 18:110: Say, "I am no more than a human like you, being inspired that your god is one god. Those who hope to meet their Lord shall work righteousness, and never worship any other god beside his Lord."
- 39:3: Absolutely, the religion shall be devoted to God alone. Those who set up idols beside Him say, "We idolize them only to bring us closer to God; for they are in a better position!" God will judge them regarding their disputes. God does not guide such liars, disbelievers.
- 8:35: Their prayer at the Sacred House was nothing but whistling and clapping. So taste the punishment for your disbelief.
That was only small portion of examples.
Ahmadi
The Ahmadis have the biggest flaw of them all, they believe in prophets after Muhammad. Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, born in 1835 and died in 1908, claimed to have been a Prophet of God, the Messiah, and the Mahdi. The Ahmadis violate the Quran laws, and were officially declared non-Muslims during Pakistan’s Constitution (1974) after a debate in the National Assembly.
These Ahmadis reject the belief in Jesus' physical ascension to heaven and his second coming. They believe Jesus died a natural death and that Mirza Ghulam Ahmad fulfilled the prophecies about Jesus' return. These Ahmadis also believe that Muhammad was the last "law-bearing prophet", and that Mirza Ghulam Ahmad was a subordinate of Muhammad.
They are totally oblivious to their practices and think they are in the right. This Ahmadiyya belief violates 33:40. Seal of the Prophets could not be used any clearer, Muhammad is the SEAL of the Prophets, the last of the Prophets, the final Prophet. 4:157-159 could not have been made any clearer either, God states that Jesus was risen up to Himself, that he was not killed nor crucified, and was instead honored by God.
- 33:40: Muhammad was not the father of any man among you. He was a messenger of God and the final prophet. God is fully aware of all things.
- 4:157: And for claiming that they killed the Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary, the messenger of God. In fact, they never killed him, they never crucified him - they were made to think that they did. All factions who are disputing in this matter are full of doubt concerning this issue. They possess no knowledge; they only conjecture. For certain, they never killed him.*
- 4:158: Instead, God raised him to Him; God is Almighty, Most Wise.
- 4:159: Everyone among the people of the scripture was required to believe in him before his death. On the Day of Resurrection, he will be a witness against them.
That was only small portion of examples.
Khawarij
The Kharijites are worse than extremists. The Khawarij are fundamentally flawed in their extreme and violent approach to faith, diverging from the balanced path of Islam, which emphasizes mercy, justice, and peace. Their misguided ideology leads them to hastily excommunicate fellow Muslims and commit acts of violence, contrary to the teachings of the Qur'an. Allah warns against such actions in Surah An-Nisa (4:93). Furthermore, their lack of careful judgment and their rush to condemn others directly contradicts Allah's command in Surah Al-Hujurat (49:6). These verses highlight how their violent misguidance leads them away from the divine path of peace and harmony, which should prevail except in legitimate times of war.
- 4:93: Anyone who kills a believer on purpose, his retribution is Hell, wherein he abides forever, God is angry with him, and condemns him, and has prepared for him a terrible retribution.
- 49:6: O you who believe, if a wicked person brings any news to you, you shall first investigate, lest you commit injustice towards some people, out of ignorance, then become sorry and remorseful for what you have done.
That was only small portion of examples.
The three Sermons of Prophet Muhammad
“I have left two matters with you. As long as you hold to them, you will not go the wrong way. They are the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Prophet.” - Malik's Muwatta, Book 46, Chapter 3
"I leave with you the Quran and Ahl al-Bayt" - Sahih Muslim (44/4), Nu'aym ibn Hammad (2408), Ibn Hanbal (4/366), and Darimi (23/1, 3319).
"I leave you for the Quran alone you shall uphold it" - Sahih Muslim (15/19, nu 1218), Ibn Majah (25/84), and Abu Dawood (11/56)
The majority of Muslims have divided into sects, following conjecture (6:116) — relying on hadith and sunnah — instead of adhering to the Quran alone, as commanded by our Creator (17:46). These divisions arise not from disagreements over the Quran, but from differing interpretations of hadith. Had these groups followed the Quran as the sole and complete guidance, the divisions would not have taken root. Let us remember, as the Quran emphasizes, that the only path to true unity lies in upholding the Word of God without additions or alterations.
- 6:116: If you obey the majority of people on earth, they will divert you from the path of God. They follow only conjecture; they only guess.
- 17:46: We place shields around their minds, to prevent them from understanding it, and deafness in their ears. And when you preach your Lord, using the Quran alone,* they run away in aversion.