Salient Principles for De-radicalization of Youth: A Study from Religious Perspective

Dr. Khadija Aziz; Sonia Ambreen

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Salient Principles for De-radicalization of Youth: A Study from Religious Perspective

Authors:

Dr. Khadija Aziz | Sonia Ambreen

Publisher:

University of Malakand

Journal:

Malakand University Research Journal of Islamic Studies (MURJIS) Vol.1 Issue 2, pp.1-8

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2019

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001948810

pISSN:

2708-6577

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Abstract:

 During the last decades, there was an increased intolerance among followers of different religions, as evident by the number of reported attacks, thereby causing tragedies on all continents. Violent extremism knows no boundaries and affects every segment of society. Young people are at higher risk in the situation of violence. Young persons are the main targets of recruitment strategies and fall victim to extremist violence. Purpose of this article is to determine guiding principles for de-radicalization strategy of youth from religious perspective. There is no single solution for combating this issue. Strict security measures can only temporarily suppress which are not sufficient to cover the underlying conditions that breed violent extremism and drive youth to join extremist groups. We need soft power, such as education and religious teachings to reduce the trend. As religion is a full way of life so it also covers the role of education, geo-politics, demography, economy, media, social factors and religious practices, understanding and interpretation. First portion of the article discusses the factors contributing to the radicalization in our society. The second portion elaborates different factors which can be used as guiding principles for de-radicalization with religion as principle determinant. It is clear that formal education and awareness about religious principles of life plays a vital role in the eradication of radicalization. In the past decade, strategies for countering terrorism has shifted from using hard security measures to a more multi sector and development approach.

Article Details

Salient Principles for De-radicalization of Youth: A Study from Religious Perspective

Authors:

Dr. Khadija Aziz | Sonia Ambreen

Publisher:

University of Malakand

Journal:

Malakand University Research Journal of Islamic Studies (MURJIS) Vol.1 Issue 2, pp.1-8

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2019

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001948810

pISSN:

2708-6577

Tolerance

Pluralism

Radical

Compassion

Issues

Article Details

Salient Principles for De-radicalization of Youth: A Study from Religious Perspective

Authors: Dr. Khadija Aziz | Sonia Ambreen

Publisher: University of Malakand

Journal: Malakand University Research Journal of Islamic Studies (MURJIS) Vol.1 Issue 2, pp.1-8

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 1/2019

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001948810

pISSN: 2708-6577

Tolerance

Pluralism

Radical

Compassion

Issues

Authors:

Dr. Khadija Aziz | Sonia Ambreen

Publisher:

University of Malakand

Journal:

Malakand University Research Journal of Islamic Studies (MURJIS) Vol.1 Issue 2, pp.1-8

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2019

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001948810

pISSN:

2708-6577