Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (1134) | Extremism
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
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Extremism.
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The term "extremism" is derived from going to the edge of a matter and distancing oneself from its center.
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Anyone who calls to Allah, the Almighty and Majestic, and strives in His path,
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is considered an extremist by the West and by secularists.
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The correct view, however, is that this is defined only by the Qur'an and the Sunnah.
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The legitimate term mentioned in the Qur'an and the Sunnah regarding the departure from moderation
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is "ghuluww" (excessiveness), which means overstepping the bounds.
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The extremist sects are those whom the Ahl al-Sunnah have categorized as the "ghulat" (those who exceed the bounds),
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due to their distance from following the methodology of the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, and his Companions.
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Personal desire has no place in labeling people as extremists or radicals.
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Rather, the standard is adherence to the truth versus innovation.
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The one who follows the Sunnah is the person of truth and moderation.
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The innovator is the extremist who exceeds the bounds.