In a moving scene, the Druze Sheikh Muhammad Kiwan addressed heartfelt words to the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, saying:
O Messenger of God, we are the Druze who were with you during the Migration, the Pledge, at Badr, and at the Trench, and we remain on your path…
These words are not merely a symbolic expression, but a clear message affirming the depth of the Druze's spiritual and historical belonging to the heart of Islam, and their recurring struggle with exclusion and misunderstanding.
The video that recently sparked controversy does not represent a sect, nor does it reflect its morals. It was not filmed by anyone from the Druze of As-Suwayda, nor was it supported by any group or demonstration; rather, it was met with rejection from various segments of society.
Nevertheless, voices emerged generalizing the accusation and opening the door to Takfir (excommunication), as if an entire community were responsible for an isolated individual act.
Pivotal Questions
- Is it permissible to judge a group of people based on the actions of one person?
- And does any human have the right to appoint themselves as a representative of Islam, thereby excluding and declaring as infidels those who testify that there is no god but God?
The stage we are living through is sensitive and cannot withstand more hatred or doubt. When dialogue turns into an arena for accusation, and doctrinal disagreement becomes a justification for alienation instead of understanding, we have lost the essence of religion and its human meaning.
A Call for Unity and Mercy
What unites the children of the same nation is far greater than what divides them. A religion that calls for mercy cannot be a means to fuel discord or instill fear in the hearts of the innocent.
Let us preserve our unity, think well of one another, and make our discourse bridges rather than barricades.
