Prejudice and Islam, Muslims and Racism, Asabiyyah is a Disease of the Soul

So you think you are superior to others because you belong to a
different ethnic group, or you speak a different language, or you are
from a different country or you belong to a specific family, group,
clan or race.
And you will support others on the basis of their language, ethnicity,
relationship, origin.even though they do injustice, commit crimes, in
the name of tribalism, racism, nationalism or any other ism, other
than their moral superiority, good qualities or for justice.
And you will not help or support other human beings because they do
not belong to 'your' group, country, clan, race, family. Even though
they are oppressed, denied their rights, they deserve to be supported,
they are on truth.
Are you aware that this type of fanatic behavior is known as Asabiyyah
or Prejudice?
Do you know what Islam says about Asabiyyah or Prejudice?
The Prophet Muhammad (saw) said: "Whosoever possesses in his heart
Asabiyyah even to the extent of a mustard seed, God will raise him on
the Day of Resurrection with the (pagan) Bedouins of the Jahiliyyah
(the pre-Islamic era)."
Imam Jafar Sadiq (as) said: "Whosoever practices Asabiyyah (against
someone), Allah (SWT) shall wrap around him a fold of Fire."
Imam Ali (as) said: "Almighty Allah (SWT) will punish six groups of
people for six kinds of sins: .He will punish the Arabs for
Asabiyyah..."
The Prophet Muhammad (saw) said: "One who calls towards Asabiyyah is
not from us, one who fights for Asabiyyah is not from us and the one
who dies on Asabiyyah is not from us."
The Prophet Muhammad (saw) said: "Best among you is the person who
defends his tribe till they do not commit a sin."
Imam Ali (as) said: "If it becomes unavoidable for you to be among
those who practice Asabiyyah, then do Asabiyyah to uphold the truth
and support of the oppressed."
Imam Ali (as) said: "The one whose deeds lower him, his family
background or ancestry cannot elevate him."
Thus, remember that the superiority is only on the basis of pure
intentions and sincere and lofty deeds. Asabiyyah is a dangerous
condition for an individual and the society. It is an evil trait,
inspired by satanic forces. One must ponder seriously about its
consequences in this world and hereafter.
A true believer annihilates his own will in the Will of his Lord. He
is free from all traces of ignorant Asabiyyah's and thick and dark
curtains of blind Asabiyyah's would not obstruct his vision.
When called to deliver justice and utter the word of truth, he puts a
firm foot on the head of all associations and ties, sacrificing all
ties of kinship and customary affinities at the altar of the aims and
orders of his Lord. He supports truth and justice under all
circumstances.
So if you love or hate someone, or support or are against a group of
individuals or a nation, think wisely for a while, what has motivated
you for it. If it is other than promoting truth and justice or help of
oppressed or preventing aggression and tyranny, than give up your
support of the people you are associated with. It will be certainly
difficult for you to take a bold step and give up love, friendship,
and affinity of your relatives, friends and colleagues. But your
decision to give up blind Asabiyyah will not only save you from the
fire of hell, but also motivate others to do the same.