Open AccessIslamist Extremism Ideology Rehabilitation Programs: A Critical Analysis
Author(s) -
Rahimin Affandi Abdul Rahim,
Mohd Imran Abdul Razak,
Mohd Anuar Ramli,
Siti Maimunah Kahal
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
katha
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2636-9265
pISSN - 1823-2159
DOI - 10.22452/katha.vol17no1.4
Subject(s) - ideology , islam , terrorism , doctrine , violent extremism , political science , criminology , law , political economy , sociology , history , politics , archaeology
The September 11 attacks gave an immense impact on Muslims worldwide. Governments, both Islamic and Western took matters regarding terrorism even more seriously. The incident too, however, became a stepping stone for Muslim terrorists to be louder. Nevertheless, terrorism among Muslims have always existed in the doctrine of certain sects, Salafi Jihadi in particular. Such extreme and radical misconceptions of Islam is inherited by their predecessor, the Khawarij. The study discusses the rehabilitation programs for those affected by extremism in Malaysia, and the regional guidelines for counter terrorism. The root cause for Islamist extremism is also analysed, along with the influence of Khawarij ideology on Salafi Jihadi, the similarities shared by both, particularly with regards of jihad.