Author(s):
Dr. MASHOOD BABATUNDE LAWAL, lawalmb2009@gmail.com, +2348052315491 +2348109569985

Abstract: The significance of unity as a fundamental and essentially determining factor among the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria cannot be overstressed. It should be stated without fear of contradiction that the Ummah cannot grow, progress, develop, accomplish and discharge its fundamental, mundane and sacred responsibilities without it. Indeed, disunity and divisions are the greatest problems which the Ummah faces today. Granted that Muslims have been gifted with tremendous human forces, abundant material resources, important strategic resources, important strategic positions, high spirits and superior perspective. However, division and disunity has weakened and opened the doors to their internal and external enemies, which, if left unresolved, may eventually lead to their total destruction; may Allah forbid! United we stand. Divided we fall. The Muslim during the time of the Prophet (S.A.W) and the four rightly guided Khalifs were organized, co-ordinated, focused, held in high esteem, successful in their mundane and sacred activities and assignments because they were united. This paper, against this background, highlights and discusses factors that are solely responsible for disunity and division among the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria as well as its devastating consequences on its overall interest. Most significantly, relevant and appropriate verses of the Quran enjoining, preaching, teaching, emphasizing and underscoring the significance and benefits of unity and the Muslims in Nigeria will be extracted, analysed and discussed. Finally, the paper concludes unequivocally that if the verses of the Quran on unity are faithfully implemented and properly applied, they will serve as a strong, effective and 2 permanent panacea to the issues leading to avoidable disunity and unnecessary division among the Muslim Community in Nigeria.