Abstract
Allah Almighty has blessed the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) with Khair al Ummat. The Muslims were united in the life of Holy Prophet (SAW) but after his death split into several divisions. Hadith al-Iftiraq is a famous Hadith attributed to Prophet (SAW) Making sects has not been liked by Quran and Hazrat Muhammad (SAW).The noble Quran has clearly mentioned to not to make sects among Muslims. This article will analyze the Hadith-e-Ifteraq along its various interpretations particularly the opinions about the saved one among the 73 firaq mentioned in hadith. It was mentioned by the Holy Prophet (SAW) that Bani Israil was divided into 72 firaq and my Ummat will be divided into 73 firaq. According the Muslim scholars, this figure contains interpretation and must be understood in broad based concepts of other ahadith, teachings of Quran and objectives of Shariah. For better understanding of underlying theme, the author has divided the article into four steps. First step dealt with the meanings of firaq and Ummah. In Second step, chain and text of Ahadith has been described. In Third step, opinion of scholars, Mujtahids have been quoted and in the end recommendations and suggestions are given.
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