The factors contributing to the rise of religious extremism in Malaysia
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...
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my.iium.irep.823642020-10-12T06:42:23Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/82364/ The factors contributing to the rise of religious extremism in Malaysia Akhmetova, Elmira Aminudin, Rabi'ah BP173.5 Islam and world politics BP173.6 Islam and the state BP173.63 Islam and civil society BP173.7 Islam and politics BP188.16 Wasatiyyah. Moderation In Islam JC49 Islam and Politics JV Colonies and colonization. Emigration and immigration. International migration KBP174 Observances and practice of Islam KBP3000 Police and public safety U102 Islamic Military 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. UNISZA 2020-08-23 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/82364/1/82364_The%20factors%20contributing%20to%20the%20rise%20of%20religious%20extremism%20in%20Malaysia.pdf 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 https://journal.unisza.edu.my/jimk/index.php/jimk/article/view/482 |
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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. |
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