As Bangladesh prepares for its 13th national election, major Islamic parties are rethinking political alliances, expressing sharp reservations about joining hands with Jamaat-e-Islami. Leaders from Hefazat-e-Islam, Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam, and Islami Andolon Bangladesh have voiced concerns that Jamaat’s ideology, rooted in Maududism, contradicts traditional Islamic teachings and could mislead their followers. Hefazat chief Mawlana Muhibullah Babunagari called Maududi’s ideas a “fitna,” warning that aligning with Jamaat could endanger Islamic faith. Other leaders argued that while cooperation with BNP poses no religious risk, Jamaat’s theological differences threaten Islamic unity. Despite recent joint movements and shared political demands, many Islamic parties remain unwilling to form a formal alliance with Jamaat. Analysts believe this division may reshape electoral equations, as ideological rifts overshadow pragmatic politics. Past efforts to unite Islamist groups have repeatedly failed due to doctrinal and leadership disputes, and the same challenges persist ahead of the upcoming polls.