Extremism
Extremism
Extremism has no place in a civilized society or faith based upon justice and ethics. Islam rejects extremism as it creates mischief and corruption in society (Qur’n:28:77, 2:11-12). However it is observed that all over the world there is turmoil. History is full of events where one group of people oppressed and brutally massacred others for exploitation of their resources, to gain domination or merely due to difference of opinion & belief, be in the West or East. The recent upsurge in the militancy and violence against oppression and foreign occupation in some Muslim lands has been incorrectly labeled as ‘Islamic Terrorism’.
Extremism and terrorism is not restricted to any one religion. Such movements are, akin to any other armed movement like, in Spain (Basque Fatherland and Liberty (ETA) Euzkadi Ta Askatasuna), South Africa (armed struggle by ANC during apartheid regime), Sri Lanka (Tamil Tigers), Northern Ireland (IRA), Georgia (Abkhazia & South Ossetia), India (Nagaland, Mezoram), Hutu and Tutsi conflict in Rwanda and Burundi, Mexico (EZLN: Zapatista National Liberation Army), Kurdish separatists movement in Turkey and Iraq (among Muslims). ‘Ku Klux Klan’ the Whites racist terrorist organizations against blacks, operating in the U.S.A since 1865. The Baader-Meinhof gang of West Germany (1968-92), the Japanese Red Army, Italy’s Red Brigades, the Puerto Rican FALN, the Shining Path of Peru, France’s Direct Action., Zionist Irgun Zvai Leumi (National Military Organization), Stern Gang, (Lohame Herut Yisra‘el, “Fighters for the Freedom of Israel”) and Haganah, were among the most prominent terrorist groups of the later 20th century. The Christian Templars (1119-1312) of Crusaders period had religious fervor. The terrorist activities mostly target the innocent civilians: the suicide bombing by Tamil Tigers, poisonous gas attack by Japanese terrorists (Aum Shinrikyo - mixed Buddhist dominated movement) in the Tokyo subway in 1996 and deadly Oklahoma bombing in the United States in1995 by Americans ex servicemen, 9/11 attack against Twin Towers in N.Y and London subway bombing, are some examples. The out of proportion use of brute force and firepower by Israelis against unarmed Palestinians, US and allies against civilians in Iraq, Afghanistan and killing of protesting Kashmiri civilians by Indian forces are forms of state terrorism.
Islam is misunderstood due to many fallacies, mainly due to many reasons, mainly; historic, geopolitical, social, cultural, economic, religious and lack of understanding of Islam, and its values due to restricted and subjective view. Attributing every wrong act performed by Muslims, to Islam is not fair. Islam is the religion of ‘Peace’ literally and from core, it does not preach violence or suicide, the killing of innocent people is considered as a crime against humanity.(Qur’an:4:29, 5:32, 17:33). The legitimate warfare by the state against oppression or in defence is to be conducted strictly within laid down limits.(Qur’an:2:216,190-193, 60:8-9). Here some articles and links are placed to identify the roots of this human phenomenon for achievement of peace and tranquility.
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Inqusition- The Attrocities against Mulims and Jews in Spain:
http://endeavour-peace.page.tl/Inquisition.htm
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Aparthied- The Attrocities against Mulim Arabs in Israel:
http://endeavour-peace.page.tl/Holocuast-%26-Israel.htm
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Inqusition- The Attrocities against Mulims and Jews in Spain:
http://endeavour-peace.page.tl/Inquisition.htm
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Aparthied- The Attrocities against Mulim Arabs in Israel:
http://endeavour-peace.page.tl/Holocuast-%26-Israel.htm
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