The factors contributing to the rise of religious extremism in Malaysia

Akhmetova, Elmira and Aminudin, Rabi'ah (2020) The factors contributing to the rise of religious extremism in Malaysia. Jurnal Islam Dan Masyarakat Kontemporari,, 21 (2). pp. 46-59. E-ISSN 22-89 63-25

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Abstract

This paper aims at analysing the factors contributing to the rise of religious extremism in Malaysia based on a quali-quantitative method using survey data gathered in KL, expert interviews, and secondary literature. It identifies two classes of factors, external and internal, which are contributing to the spread of extremist understanding of religion, including the impact of colonial rule, foreign invasions, politicisation of religion, globalisation, and the consequences of 9/11. It finds that extremism destroys societal wellbeing and national security; thus, any type of extremist ideas and behaviour should be eradicated. It concludes with the recommendations to improve social harmony in Malaysia.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	7311/82364
Uncontrolled Keywords:	religious extremism; Islam in Malaysia; national security; social harmony; foreign interventions
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > BP1 Islam > BP173.5 Islam and world politics B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > BP1 Islam > BP173.6 Islam and the state B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > BP1 Islam > BP173.63 Islam and civil society B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > BP1 Islam > BP173.7 Islam and politics B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > BP188.16 Wasatiyyah. Moderation In Islam J Political Science > JC Political theory > JC49 Islam and Politics J Political Science > JV Colonies and colonization. Emigration and immigration. International migration K Law > KBP Islamic Law > KBP1 Islamic law.Shariah.Fiqh > KBP174 Observances and practice of Islam K Law > KBP Islamic Law > KBP1 Islamic law.Shariah.Fiqh > KBP490 Furūʻ al-fiqh. Substantive law. Branches of law. > KBP3000 Police and public safety U Military Science > U Military Science (General) > U102 Islamic Military
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of History & Civilization
Depositing User:	Dr Elmira Akhmetova
Date Deposited:	24 Aug 2020 11:21
Last Modified:	12 Oct 2020 14:42
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/82364

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