The Sunni Unity Pledge

Imam Suhaib Webb has posted a pledge entitled “Pledge of Mutual Respect and Cooperation Between Sunni Muslim Scholars, Organizations, and Students of Sacred Knowledge” in which scholars like Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, Imam Zaid Shakir, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi, Shaykh Muhammad Alshareef, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, Shaykh Mokhtar Maghrouri, Imam Muhammad ibn Adam, Shaykh Abdur-Rahman ibn Yusuf, Imam Tahir Anwar, Dr. Abdal-Hakim Jackson, Shaykh Abdullah Adhami and others have signed.

Basically the pledge can be summarized into no condemning and “takfir’ing” of the different creeds, no attacks on scholars of different views from creed to fiqh to anything in Islam. In other words just love your Sunni brother and khalas! Imam Suhaib has added the list of scholars and activists who have signed it, so I’d like to make a list of all the Muslim bloggers around the world who endorse this pledge. Comment if your blog supports this pledge!

The story of the Pledge: How did it start?

There was a conference with a number of scholars in Wales in which Sh. Abdullah bin Bayyah was giving some lectures and presentations. After it was over the scholars including the above mentioned decided on what to do. The pledge idea came up and all the individual scholars thought of some points and it was compiled by Imam Zaid Shakir. It was then expanded with a mailing list and more scholars gave feedback and then it went public.

What you can do to help spread “The Sunni Unity Pledge”?

List of Muslim Bloggers/Blogs who endorse the Sunni Unity Pledge:

Bloggers/Blogs are in order of notification of support of the pledge.



73 Responses for "The Sunni Unity Pledge"

  1. Humairah September 22nd, 2007 at 5:33 pm

    I do.

  2. Hafsa September 22nd, 2007 at 5:37 pm

    Ditto

  3. I’m In « iMuslim September 22nd, 2007 at 6:18 pm

    [...] Pledge of Mutual Respect and Cooperation Between Sunni Muslim Scholars, Organizations, and Students of Sacred Knowledge [...]

  4. concerned September 22nd, 2007 at 7:14 pm

    salam aleykum…

    i endorse this significant move by the scholars of ahl alsunna…keep up the good work…

  5. Safiya September 22nd, 2007 at 7:42 pm

    Salaam Alaikum,

    Me too! Alhamdulilah, this is wonderful.

  6. Dawud Israel September 22nd, 2007 at 7:44 pm

    Dawud Israel and Muslimology are in.

  7. Pledge of Mutual Respect and Cooperation Between Sunni Muslim Scholars, Organizations, and Students of Sacred Knowledge at HAhmed.com September 22nd, 2007 at 7:57 pm

    [...] Suhaib Webb). I fully support and endorse this pledge, as do all the other bloggers who have signed here. Check it out and share with others. Meanwhile, I hope u all are all having a blessed Ramadan, [...]

  8. Adam September 22nd, 2007 at 9:27 pm

    i’m down :D

  9. Danya September 22nd, 2007 at 9:52 pm

    count me in insha’Allah

  10. Din September 23rd, 2007 at 12:11 am

    Din is up for it

  11. aarij September 23rd, 2007 at 12:51 am

    I’m down, in sha Allah.

  12. kd September 23rd, 2007 at 1:29 am

    im in too

  13. Muslim September 23rd, 2007 at 2:08 am

    me too, ma shaa Allaah, but I stopped blogging a while back :)

  14. fastaqim.blogspot.com September 23rd, 2007 at 3:09 am

    Co-Signed!

  15. United We Stand- The Sunni Unity Pledge « Reflections September 23rd, 2007 at 3:54 am

    [...] Mujahideen Ryder is collecting signatures for it. Here I sign. ( iMuslim led me to the pledge, JazakAllah, iM) [...]

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  17. idriss smith September 23rd, 2007 at 5:04 am

    The best thing to happen in this ummah and a reason for future success and dare I say even victory as it is one of the reasons Allah gives victory

  18. Faramir September 23rd, 2007 at 7:37 am

    Salam

    I have blogged about this too. :)

    Wassalam

  19. Munzareen September 23rd, 2007 at 8:00 am

    Thanks for adding me, without prior consent. :) Okay, so I guess my post on it gave my tacit approval. good idea. JazakAllah khair.

  20. Mutual Respect and Cooperation « Travelers on the Path of Knowledge September 23rd, 2007 at 8:13 am

    [...] Edit: MR is collecting a list of bloggers supporting this pledge, to add yourself please click here. [...]

  21. Unity « Writeous Sister Speaks September 23rd, 2007 at 8:16 am

    [...] a niqab flutter to MR for posting an inspiring message that details some actual steps we regular Muslims can take to act [...]

  22. Pledge of Mutual Respect and Cooperation Between Sunni Muslim Scholars, Organizations, and Students of Sacred Knowledge « Knowledge Seeker September 23rd, 2007 at 8:17 am

    [...] Mujahideen Ryder is making a list of Muslim bloggers who endorse this pledge. Add your name! [...]

  23. Adnan September 23rd, 2007 at 8:28 am

    Sallams. Thanks for this. May Allah reward and bless you MR. Ameen.

    I endorese this pledge.
    http://www.adnant.wordpress.com

  24. Adnan September 23rd, 2007 at 8:31 am

    Looks like i have posted twice. Sorry!

    Adnan (aka Knowledge Seeker blog)
    http://www.adnant.wordpress.com

  25. hema September 23rd, 2007 at 9:02 am

    salaam, iMuslim sent me here..
    i would like to pledge my support too. ws

  26. hold fast to the rope of Allah.. « hema’s sphere September 23rd, 2007 at 9:46 am

    [...] please show your support for the pledge by spreadign the word. you can also endorse the pledge here [...]

  27. saad September 23rd, 2007 at 10:32 am

    Inshallah count me in!

  28. Ibraheem September 23rd, 2007 at 10:59 am

    I read it and I endorse it.

  29. Nadia S. September 23rd, 2007 at 12:06 pm

    About time.

    Nadia
    http://web.mac.com/nsheikh

  30. I Pledge Allegience ... to the Flag ... of Muslim Unity and Brotherhood | Global Intifada September 23rd, 2007 at 1:33 pm

    [...] tip to Amad and Mujahideen Ryder for contacting me regarding this excellent movement by our ‘Ulema and leaders to stop [...]

  31. Pledge of Mutual Respect and Cooperation Between Sunni Muslims - LI Islamic Forum September 23rd, 2007 at 2:39 pm

    [...] Re: Pledge of Mutual Respect and Cooperation Between Sunni Muslims - 1 Minute Ago List of Muslim Bloggers/Blogs who endorse the Sunni Unity Pledge [...]

  32. The Sunni Unity Pledge - Forums - Islamica Community September 23rd, 2007 at 2:44 pm

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  33. We’re In at Ijtema September 23rd, 2007 at 2:51 pm

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  34. Jainie September 23rd, 2007 at 2:54 pm

    i support

  35. Radiant Light September 23rd, 2007 at 3:02 pm

    I endorse it

    Radiant Light
    http://seedsofrealisation.hadithuna.com/

  36. Maria I September 23rd, 2007 at 4:10 pm

    Sweeeet, I’m in!

    (Although, my blog is temporarily offline)

  37. Nur September 23rd, 2007 at 4:19 pm

    I’m in - was just about to blog it :)

  38. Jinnzaman September 23rd, 2007 at 4:46 pm

    Assalamu alaikum

    Awesome sauce.

    It goes to show that oodles of time and energy can be expended in getting Salafis and Sufis to unite, but I still can’t get my mom to agree to let me get married.

    Damn.

    masalama

  39. The Sunni Unity Pledge | Mujahideen Ryder’s Blog « Ginny’s Thoughts & Things September 23rd, 2007 at 5:53 pm

    [...] September 23rd, 2007 at 5:52 pm (Islam, Sunni Unity, Weblogs) The Sunni Unity Pledge | Mujahideen Ryder’s Blog [...]

  40. Hamdi September 23rd, 2007 at 6:00 pm

    Count me in

  41. aysha September 23rd, 2007 at 6:25 pm

    beautiful *tear*

  42. brotherhood September 23rd, 2007 at 6:26 pm

    count me in

  43. zaki September 23rd, 2007 at 8:16 pm

    finally I get what I want.I totally endorse it. Also, I just wanted everyone to know that if I ever said anything against Sufis (or Salafis), I didn’t really mean it. Those were acts of self-defense.

  44. Ali Eteraz September 24th, 2007 at 1:03 am

    Sunni Unity Pledge…

    This Ramadan I am not the only one Reconciling. At a time when Sunni Islam has been wracked by internal splits, schisms, castigation, and vitriol, it is good to see people trying to patch up the bleeding. See the Sunni Unity Pledge. Its primary thrust …

  45. American Muslim September 24th, 2007 at 1:57 am

    I am down!

  46. Labid September 24th, 2007 at 3:51 am

    Count me in as well.

  47. Sunni Unity Pledge « Abdur Rahman’s Corner September 24th, 2007 at 6:07 am

    [...] just seen the Sunni Unity Pledge over at Shaykh Suhaib Webb’s blog (via Mujahideen Ryder and Yayha Birt). It follows in the footsteps of the Amman Message and urges all Sunni Muslims to [...]

  48. Too much unity for MR | Mujahideen Ryder's Blog September 24th, 2007 at 8:49 am

    [...] The Sunni Unity Pledge (47): Labid, American Muslim, zaki, brotherhood, aysha, [...]

  49. Proposal to Effectuate the Unity Pledge | Global Intifada September 24th, 2007 at 12:44 pm

    [...] blogosphere is abuzz with the excellent Unity Pledge (1, 2, 3, 4) that was initiated at ISNA by various ‘Ulema under the aegis of Shaykh Bin Bayyah (may [...]

  50. Sis Shaykha September 24th, 2007 at 1:06 pm

    Asalaamu Alaaikum,

    Yes, insha’Allah sign me up.

    Wa’alaykum Asalaam wa Rahmatullah

  51. muslimmatters.org » Update! Pledge of Mutual Respect and Cooperation September 24th, 2007 at 1:07 pm

    [...] Blog Endorsers on MR’s page. [...]

  52. ... September 24th, 2007 at 2:38 pm

    that means no more salafi bashing posts on MR.net

    hmmm who is going to visit ur site then/..kidddding =)

  53. brother September 24th, 2007 at 3:30 pm

    on September 24, 2007 at 2:38 pm said:

    that means no more salafi bashing posts on MR.net

    hmmm who is going to visit ur site then/..kidddding =)

    I haven’t seen a Salafi bashing post from MR in a year! Where are the ones you are talking about?

  54. Intellijunkt Commentary September 24th, 2007 at 5:27 pm

    Being an intellijunkt sort of a person, I’d like to join too. If its not too late.

  55. Mikael Pittam September 24th, 2007 at 8:23 pm

    As salamu ‘alaykum Sidi,

    We have endorsed the pledge here - http://islamcrunch.com/archives/pledging-for-sunni-muslim-unity/

  56. Tasbeeh September 24th, 2007 at 10:40 pm

    I support it, if It’s not too late.

    http://confessionsofasorethumb.blogspot.com/2007/09/pledge-of-mutual-respect-and.html

  57. Saleem Siddiqui September 25th, 2007 at 6:01 pm

    It is interesting to see the trends as they form, right in front of us.
    I have a blog that covers news, politics, and pop culture.
    However it has been more of a communication experiment about social networking.
    I have set up audio, video, with viral activity on you tube.
    Only now are PR and marketing companies understanding the importance of the internet.
    The point being that there are many new, economical ways to communicate on a large scale. Social networks form the core, because traditional word of mouth advertising is still highly effective.
    How does this affect Islam and Muslims in the War on Terror?
    You can listen to my Nightly Live Talk Radio Show
    http://www.HotConflict.com

  58. What is Unity? « Abdur Rahman’s Corner September 26th, 2007 at 6:28 am

    [...] discussion and reflection. [You can find the pledge itself here; further discussion can be found here, here, here, here, here and [...]

  59. Hamzah September 26th, 2007 at 2:11 pm

    You can add my site.

  60. A Yunus September 26th, 2007 at 3:07 pm

    Alhamdulillah….That’s a nice start-up….and I pray that it goes on till we have the caliphate again….and get all of us, including all the sects as a single Ummah again….and pray that may Allah make it positive…Aameen.

    Iam also signing up this pledge….I sincerely hope that I wont be dying without a baiyah in my hands….and with a chain of jahiliya in my neck!!

  61. Saleem September 26th, 2007 at 3:23 pm

    Sign me up on this Amir!

  62. Qisas.com September 26th, 2007 at 5:04 pm

    I am with - it- too. Endorsed.

  63. Khadija September 26th, 2007 at 8:28 pm

    I’m in!
    alhamdulilah

    May Allah guide and bless the entire American ummah.
    May we all unite under the banner of Islam!

  64. muslimahlocs September 27th, 2007 at 1:08 am

    alhamdullilah. may Allah reward and guide us all. i’m definately in.

  65. hijabihoodlum September 27th, 2007 at 3:42 am

    sure, why not? now let’s see this implemented by all of us…

    hijabihoodlum, aka yasmin

  66. nikhasnan October 13th, 2007 at 5:52 pm

    For the sake of unity, i’m all for it. Eid Mubarak everyone.

  67. Muhammad January 8th, 2008 at 4:53 pm

    This pledge is nothing less than falsehood and for the sake of some dunya they have sold their akhirah out. There is only 1 creed and there is only one Islam, that is the Athari Creed which was the Creed of ALL the Sahaba and the thabieen. The Ashari creed is a perverted creed, and is rejected by the early scholars of Islam.

    This is a War on Sunni creed by the western heretics.

  68. ... January 9th, 2008 at 4:24 pm

    man how many of u lot gt websites

  69. Abu Abdil Hameed January 18th, 2008 at 8:23 am

    Muhammad on January 8, 2008 at 4:53 pm said:

    This pledge is nothing less than falsehood and for the sake of some dunya they have sold their akhirah out. There is only 1 creed and there is only one Islam, that is the Athari Creed which was the Creed of ALL the Sahaba and the thabieen. The Ashari creed is a perverted creed, and is rejected by the early scholars of Islam.

    This is a War on Sunni creed by the western heretics.

    Well said.. this is shocking, and sad. May Allah straighten our affairs and unite us upon TRUTH. Ameen

  70. Digital Jewel January 23rd, 2008 at 8:53 pm

    Assalaamu alaikum,

    Wow, I never knew about this! Count me in too!

  71. Yusuf Khan February 4th, 2008 at 5:07 pm

    I endorse it, ma sha Allah.

  72. Adil February 9th, 2008 at 4:49 pm

    I hope all the Muslim Bloggers take part in this:

    assalamualaikum,
    I hope you are of best health and iman.

    There are plenty of muslim blogs online. Alhamdullilah however they are quite scattered. As a blogger I am sure you know of digg, that is why alhamdullilah I have introduced MuslimGlobe http://www.muslimglobe.com similar to digg, we will be marketing this on a large scale to 1000 masjids inshaallah, as masjidi.com is our free websites for masjids projects, our project will also be featured in many popular media outlets on completion of the project inshaAllah, add your articles to share with the rest of the muslims on muslimglobe.com, your blog will reach a wider muslim audience.

    jazakaallah khair,
    walaikumsalam
    http://muslimglobe.com

  73. Ukht April 4th, 2008 at 12:59 am

    AsSalaamu alaykum,

    You wrote (in a forum message posed May of 2007) “Sh. Waleed Basyouni, Sh. Yaser Birjas and Sh. AbdulBary Yahya have also signed it.”–i.e. the pledge. Can you please post a comment explaining where you got that information? I have been looking for an updated version of the pledge and the document on muslim matters still does not have their signatures. I am not really posting to support the pledge–as I don’t agree with it and Allaah knows best–but I would like to know who has signed it.

    Jazaak Allahu khayran.


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