Islamic Perspective towards Deradicalising Some Extremist Conducts among Muslims in Contemporary Nigeria
- June 10, 2019
- Posted by: RSIS
- Category: Islamic Studies
International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume III, Issue V, May 2019 | ISSN 2454–6186
Mukhtar Umar Dagimun1, Salihi Ashiru Musa2
1Department of Islamic Studies, Faculty of Arts and Islamic Studies, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
2Department of Arts and Humanities, School of Continuing Education, Bayero University, Kano- Nigeria
Abstract:- The Life of a Muslim is fully regulated and guided by the teachings of Islam. These teachings are clearly based on the principles of moderation. A Muslim is expected to conduct himself in line with the teachings of his religion according to his ability. He must neither exceed the limit nor draw back himself in the practice of religion. However, there are certain extremist conducts that have manifested among Muslims in the contemporary period. Some of these features include: Intolerance, bigotry, excessiveness, harshness, overburdening oneself among others. In fact, a number of some extremist conducts have manifested in the actions and attitudes of some Muslims now a days. This paper intends to examine this trend in the following key components. Apart from the introduction and conclusion, it defined the key concepts, discusses some extremist conducts among Muslims and the position of Islam on them. The paper further examines the causes and the method of deradicalising them from Islamic perspective.To achieve this aim, the researchers employ analytical method in writing this paper.
Keywords: Islamic Perspective, Deradicalization, Extremism, Contemporary
I. INTRODUCTION
Allah does not intend to put hardship upon the believers in the practice of religion. This is because, Islam is a religion of moderation and the Ummah has been described as a just (moderate) community. Islam is clearly based on the teachings of the shari’ah which are also moderate in its nature. The Prophet (SAW) exemplified these teachings in his actions, sayings and silent approval. In this regard therefore, Muslims are guided by Islamic teachings which do not accept or support extremisms in any form.This paper examines some religious extremist conducts that have manifested among Muslims in contemporary Nigeria. Some of these conducts are due to lack of sufficient knowledge of the shari’ah, some are due to blind imitation, some are due to selfish interests, some are attributed to excessiveness in the practice of the religion, among others.This form of religious extremism can be found among the followers of various sects;
