What is sectarianism? It is the division of people in various opposite ideological school of thoughts and groups within the same religion. Sectarianism is a big challenge for human peaceful existence on earth. Unfortunately there is large number of sectarian in Islam. Almost all these sects are face to face.

Sectarianism has very dangerous impacts on society. Sectarianism is very hazardous for stability. It even endangers the integrity and solidarity of country. It destroys unity and discipline. People become enemies of one another and their attention is diverted from creative activities.  General massacre appears and properties are destroyed. Terrorism is the result of sectarianism.

                       

In a sectarian country, there is always political and economical instability. Through sectarianism foreign  conspirators are to destabilize the country. It in the end leads to unemployment, poverty and low standards of life.

There are many causes of sectarianism.

Firstly, some of the peoples want to make them prominent and to identify themselves as leaders of the society and they invent or follow specific sect. such peoples are to use the umbrella of religion.

Secondly,  Misinterpretation  of the Quranic verses , hadiths, and fiqa is another cause of anomic grouping.

Thirdly, anti-Islamic global powers try their best to fuel creative difference among the sects and to stand them face-to-face.

Fourthly, There are some political, economical and social cases of sectarianism.