i. SECTARIANISM &Intoduction Sectarainism is the menance that has clutched the Muslim Ummah under its claws . It not only creates a negative , untrue image of islam, it also jeopradizes all efforts to cultivate a sense of peace and stability in the society . Sectarianism is the blatant violation of Allah’s commandments and Prophets’s PBUH ordainments whereby Muslims have been likened to a strong wall. 1~ 0 Go eiaj ald 5 iS 3st Ladi Say, “He ‘alone’ has the power to unleash upon you a torment from above or below you or split you into ‘conflicting’ factions and make you taste the violence of one another.” See how We vary the signs, so perhaps they will comprehend.In Islamic terminology , sectarinism is the division of muslims on the basis of rigid and fanatic interpretation of the beliefs professed by one’s own sect into » D efi n iti on various sects This vociferous attitude and stubbernness to follow reason and rationale creates an 4 atmosphere of intolerance in society y and thus proves to be an impediment to peace and stability .Conclusion lin addressing sectarianism, Islamic teachings emphasize unity, tolerance, and understanding. The Quran calls for Muslims to be united and to avoid division based on minor differences. In Surah AL-An'am (6:159), it states, “Indeed, those who have divided their religion and become sects— you, [0 Muhammad], are not [associated] with them in anything. Their affair is only [left] to Allah; then He will inform them about what they used to do." This verse underscores the importance of leaving judgment to Allah and avoiding unnecessary divisions within the Muslim community.