Evolution of Muslim Thought

I realize while researching for the blog,is that the sacred graveyard is only the tip of the iceberg. The real issues are symbolized by the desecration of this site.
Although, this site is holy for all muslims, it holds a special place for the shiites.
Once upon a time there was one islam. But, the unfortunate reality today is that as soon as the Holy Prophet Muhammad pbuh &hf left this world, innovations,ommissions and misinterpretation of the faith took place. It didn't take very long for people whose eyes were on their own benefits to steer events in their favour .Even less than hours. Infact, their mission started while the last of the Messengers was still on his death bed.
And he had prophesised this.
Yet, true believers practiced patience and continued to do good in their own way despite the political environment at the time.
I consider this blog, a platform for revealing what I believe to be the truth, in my own small but significant way.
A way of uncovering and ridding our faith of disgusting synonyms ,now accepted globally,because of certain muslim population's radical views on Islam .
These views are more damaging to us than any bomb or famine,because they trample upon the principles and beliefs of the Message of God and harm humanity by affecting human thought.

Ironically, in the name of Islam itself.
I find this hard to digest.
This is not a reality I would like to support with my silence.Falsehood always shows it's true colours. And though, the purpose of my blog is to unite, Muslims in love;the love of the Prophet, the Ahlubait and their Creator.
It is not to divide and dissect and rule.
The only ruler is Allah.There is no King but Him.And no truth but,His.
The sooner we realize that , the better.
The world is waiting for Muslims to rise and wake up to the task at hand.
After all, only we hold the solutions to the problems we are facing.

A Different Islam

This was the beginning of the movement to change the face of Islam -or divide it.An attack was made on the shrine of Imam Hussain in Karbala ,by the followers of Abdul Wahab.But these measures could not hamper the flow of pilgrims to holy shrines including jannatul baqi or alter their belief regarding holy shrines and thus, pilgrims thronged to pay their respects to the holy personalities at Baqi.
In 1925,however,under the reign of King Abdul Aziz Al Saud,the holy graveyard was completely demolished. This marks a sad day not only for the shiites , but for muslims all over the world.It is seen as an act of blasphemy committed by Saudi government in an attempt to enforce their version of Islam on the rest of the world.And to this day, protests and demonstrations are carried out against this atrocity.

The sad part is that it is Muslims who are on both sides of the front lines.
Yet, this issue is grave.It involves Muslims all over the world.According to the Islam preached by Abdul Wahab, the Holy Prohet's tomb should be demolished.And it was infact attacked by them and later restored by the Ottomans.
What a shame , in a day and age where there are all kinds of distractions from true faith and the purpose of life, that the Muslims should with their own hands desecrate sites that act as spiritual revival for it's pilgrims and the world.
These sites are no one's personal property.
They belong to the Ummah.
It is time to unleash them from the grips of unworthy caretakers.
Let the dialogue begin.Let ideas flow.And let us free Jannat ul Baqi from the clutches of the Saudis!

My objective of starting this blog was to create a platform where, Muslims in particular and non- muslims in general could become aware of the importance of this holy site and come up with ideas and ways of restoring this graveyard and granting millions of Muslims access to pay their respects in whichever way they desire, without having paid 'scholars' shouting indecent words at you and accusing you of comitting inforgivable sins.
To achieve this end, we must delve into the world of 'Islam according to Abdul Wahab'. Also known as 'wahabi' Islam or 'salafi' Islam.the latter meaning the early('unadulterated' Islam').
This is the beginning of many divisions within the Muslim world.

How it All Began

In the history of the Muslim Ummah,even during the Prophet's life there were controversies and differences of opinion in matters of daily life.
But, the messenger of Allah was always there to point right from wrong.After his death,to this day there is not one united Muslim view.We have been dissected and labelled ,by either ourselves or outside forces.
We all recite one Kalima(declaration of faith), believe in One God and recite one Quran- or do we?Throughout the ages muslims of the world have held different views on Islam and Allah and basically on life in general.It is no surprise that differences within the faith remain or rather, are more widespread today.
The solution? We should concentrate on the common issues.Be tolerant of one another.Lay the foundation for harmonious relationships within the Ummah.
But, harmony can never be brought about by suppression or silencing one party by might or power.That silence is akin to burning lava which at some point will explode and destroy all.
Harmony can only be brought about by open mindedness,tolerance,knowledge and communication .
As God has said 'To you ,be your religion, to me , my religion'
(chapter 109: verse 6)

Saudi Arabia is home to the two most Holy sites on the globe for the entire Muslim Ummah. The Holy Ka'aba and Masjid e Nabwi(The Mosque of Prophet Muhammad pbuh&hf).Yet,in 1806 an attempt was made to destroy this Prophet's tomb; not by the jews or christians or non muslims of the world,but by Muslims themselves and in the name of Islam.
Here, is a brief account of how Islamic thought was being shaped in Arabia under the motto of cleansing the faith of unislamic practices according to the beliefs of Ab dul Wahab.
In 1744 an alliance was formed between the son of Muhammad Ibn Saud, who was the ruler and prince of Al Diriyah(a town near Riyadh) and the daughter of a fugitive .religious cleric,Muhammad Ibn Abd-al-Wahab. This marriage led to the creation of a political entity where the prince had agreed to support the cause of the cleric , in 'cleansing Islam of practices of heresey' - supporting a unique definition of tauheed( Onesss Of God)and thus leading to the formation of the first Saudi state or the 'House of Saud' .
As they rose to power,they conquered most of the Arabian penninsula .A series of military conflicts ensued with the Ottoman Empire, the sharif of Makkah, and the Al-Rashid family of Ha'il, resulting in present day Saudi Arabia.

The whole object was to 'cleanse' the faith.Which they did by the sword ,even if those whom they aimed to cleanse did not wish to be 'cleansed' - resulting in massacres and the expansion of their kingdom.Pilgrims from all around the world to Makaah and Medina were persecuted if they did not believe in their version of Islam.

I wonder if this was the practice of the Prophet Muhammad pbuh&hf or rather a certain cleric rising to realize his political ambitions in the name of Islam?
Which do you think ?Pease respond.