Unity - Are We Letting It Slip Away?

Assalamu alaykum brothers and sisters, We all know Muslims face a lot of challenges and prejudice in the world today. People try to sow division among us, and while I hoped ordinary Muslim men and women would stay united, I'm worried that's not happening. Why do I keep seeing tensions framed as women vs men or men vs women? Often it's passive-aggressive and uses one example to stereotype an entire gender. Why are comparisons like “revert” versus “born” Muslim so common? We don't decide who is closer to Allah - that's for Him to judge. Why are some adopting foreign ideologies - red pill, extreme versions of feminism, or other divisive ideas - and using them against fellow Muslims? Many defend these without realizing how these movements can drive wedges between us. Why does culture seem to matter more than character and faith when it comes to who we welcome at the masjid or in our circles? It feels like the people who want to break us apart have succeeded not only at the level of nations but between everyday Muslims. A lot of younger people seem to have picked up these divisive attitudes. I believe arrogance and a sense of moral superiority have taken root in parts of our communities. I want to be proven wrong - tell me why I’m mistaken - but this is what I often notice. Unity is more important than ever, yet I don't see it as much as I hoped. A reminder against pride and for togetherness: "Worship Allah and associate nothing with Him, and to parents do good, and to relatives, orphans, the needy, the near neighbor, the neighbor farther away, the companion at your side, the traveler, and those whom your right hands possess. Indeed, Allah does not like those who are self-deluding and boastful." (Qur’an 4:36) May Allah guide us to humility and strengthen our unity.