The Unity of Muslims — Page 24
24 Hazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad Every Muslim stands united with fellow believers in this declaration. Despite their differences, the Shias and the Sunnis concur on this creed. The Kalima , however, is unique to Islam and not found in any other faith. That is not to say that Christians cannot affirm the Unity of God. Indeed, they can, but they lack an equivalent credo declaring their belief in the trinity. Visit any mission and ask if they have one, and the reply will be ‘no’. It cannot be claimed otherwise because while a large segment of the Christian world is trinitarian, there is yet another that is unitarian. Conversely, the Muslim world is unanimous on the Kalima. It cannot be that a person subscribes to any teachings or views that contradict the Oneness of God and still remain in the fold of Islam. Further still, Christians comprise those who believe in the divinity of Jesus and those who consider him a saint or a prophet. Thus, the Christian world cannot formulate one universal kalima or declaration of faith. Next, let us examine Hinduism. Hindus are intensely loyal to their faith and take great pride in its ancient roots. However, when asked if they have a fundamental doctrine that encapsulates their religion, they cannot provide a definitive answer. A recently published book, What is Hinduism , features essays by