The Unity of Muslims — Page 2
2 Hazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad of unity and coherence is needed among them. In the current era, the believers have strayed from the essential pillars of unity necessary for a robust and durable structure. For someone born into a Muslim household who maintains ties with fellow adherents and has some fondness for Islam, it is only natural to explore the identity of their ancestors and the genesis, evolution, and worldwide propagation of Islam. The Holy Prophet s as did not originate from Sindh or India, nor did he ever visit the region. The same is true of his followers and companions. Whilst there may be tales of some companions reaching these lands, no conclusive historical evidence supports these claims. If a companion or two were proven to have arrived here, it would be a matter of exception. Similarly, it remains unverified whether the people of Sindh visited Makkah or Madinah, sat in the presence of Prophet Muhammad s as , and benefited from his discourses. Yet we observe that Islam eventually established a foothold in Sindh and was embraced by the masses. This reality recounts a magnificent period in Islamic history when Islam was victorious and flourished in its utmost glory. It spread from Sindh to Uttar Pradesh, Central Provinces, Bihar, and Bengal before moving into China through its northern borders and