Sectarian divisions refer to the groups based on different logics, faith, cultures, traditions and purposes. It often clarifies the importance of Islam; it is essential to reappraise the Quranic perspective on Muslim identity. The Quran, as the foundational scripture of Islam, indicate the unity of believers under the orders of submission to Allah and the guidance of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). According to the fact Quran does not categorize Muslims into sectarian groups like Sunni or Shia; rather, it highlights the important and basic principles that unite all people.

The question arises: why do Muslim believers’ identities often based on the labels of Shia or Sunni? Let’s clarify this concept. The identification of a believer in Islam has one label: Muslim. The Quran and Hadith highlight the concept of unity and do not define sectarian divisions. For instance, in Surah Al-An’am, Verse 159, the Quran condemns the division of religion into sects.

إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ فَرَّقُوا۟ دِينَهُمْ وَكَانُوا۟ شِيَعًۭا لَّسْتَ مِنْهُمْ فِى شَىْءٍ ۚ إِنَّمَآ أَمْرُهُمْ إِلَى ٱللَّهِ ثُمَّ يُنَبِّئُهُم بِمَا........

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