Journal of Social Science for Policy Implications

Theological Extremism and its Effects: Pakistan Perspective
Dr. Naseem Razi

Abstract
This article aims to discuss theological extremism and its effects on Pakistani society. It defines extremism and examines the causes behind the intrusion of theological extremism among different Muslim sects. In this context, this article aims to explore the common and as well as different beliefs of four major religious sects of Pakistan such as Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jma`at (Braylvi) Ahl al-Sunnah wa al- Jma`at (Deo-Bandi), Ahl al-Hadith and Shi`it Ithna `Asharah. After a thorough study about the beliefs and the disagreements of these sects this article concludes that no fundamental contradiction existed among them rather the root cause of all aggression is extremism which made the whole society disturbed, confused and afraid of target killing. (161)

Full Text: PDF     DOI: 10.15640/jsspi.v2n4a4