Power of Differences

After talking about Elijah Muhammad and Malcolm X in class, I thought back to our discussion on Muhammad (P.B.U.H) being the last Prophet. In current time, I believe the Muslims need a role model or a leader. There is always something circulating that relates Muslims to terrorists. Further, Muslims fight other Muslims about different sects, wealth, and modernization. When I meet some aunt or uncle (not related), the first question is ‘where are you from?’ Why does that matter? Then, it is followed by ‘what province or city?’ If I am from Multan or Lahore or Karachi (cities in Pakistan), does it really matter? I just do not understand why people focus on this more than one’s views or opinions…Because of little matters,conflicts and differences continue to rise and separate people worldwide. As an example, in my high school there were clear divisions of Muslims (the modern group, the moderates, religious, and those who would never identify themselves as Muslims). And the groups did not get along with each other even when tried. Anyways, the main point is that it is sad (and I know this is cheesy but oh well) how we (everyone) cannot get along. Sigh.