Rejecting Tribalism: A Call for Unity in Islam

The sermon delivered by Murtadha Gusau strongly condemns tribalism, describing it as "rotten and smelly." It emphasizes that Islam, as taught by Prophet Muhammad, rejects any form of superiority based on lineage or race. The sermon cites the Quran (Surah 49:13) and the last sermon of Prophet Muhammad, which stressed that no race holds superiority over another, and that piety (taqwa) is the true measure of worth.

It references historical figures such as Bilal Ibn Rabah, a black former slave who became the first mu'azzin, illustrating the breaking of societal hierarchies. The sermon also mentions Abu Zar's racist language, which was corrected by the Prophet, reinforcing the idea that justice should prevail regardless of tribal affiliation.

Gusau warns that tribalism is a remnant of pre-Islamic ignorance (jahiliyyah) and calls for Muslims to reject such divisive attitudes, promoting unity and equality as fundamental Islamic principles.