Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (1135) | Terrorism
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
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Terrorism.
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In the modern era, the term "terrorism" has been widely circulated.
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Terrorism and counter-terrorism.
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Anti-terrorism within political circles.
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Yet, there is no international consensus on a definition of terrorism.
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This makes the term susceptible to being manipulated to serve the various political agendas of many states and organizations.
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However, there are certain definitions or descriptions that some politicians may share in defining terrorism.
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Such as the use of violence or threats to serve political or religious objectives.
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Or intellectual or social ones.
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And that these are acts committed by individuals or groups.
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Whether they act for their own purposes or in the service of certain governments.
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And that these are acts that extend beyond the directly targeted victims to others in society.
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Furthermore, some actions are excluded from being categorized under the label of terrorism.
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Such as resisting an occupier and acts permitted during times of war.
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.