Extremism an Emerging Challenge in Sindh:An Analysis

Abstract

The issue of religious intolerance is increasing day-by-day. Innocent people are misguided in the name of some Islamic obligations.Such misinterpreted information has been received from so called religious scholars (Mullahs). It is causing social, economic and international relations turmoil and major level humanitarian crises. Sindh was the land of peace and religious harmony - is now turning towards the scenario of extremism and terrorism. There are several unavoidable factors, which prevalence of social injustice, class inequality, illiteracy, and major level exploitation in the society. The fanatic behavior by individuals and groups have created a situation that fuels the flames for many other social problems i.e. poverty, injustice, social distress and suicide attacks on innocents’ masses. The Sufi saints in Sindh, and over the world have spread a tolerant, mystical, and universal philosophy of peace, love for human being and respect for other religions. The true message of Sufi saints is appealing to people to come together and observe religious practices according to their own faith and belief. The primary teaching is the theme of unity which is a universal for every individual.It leads to a path of the heaven in philosophy of Islam, and other religions. The mystic thoughts, words, poetry and other stuff of Sufi saints should be included in the curriculum contents which are all about the tolerance and for bearing. Present research has explored the knowledge of Sufi saints for addressing the problems of extremism, intolerance fanatic behaviors, as this rapidly increasing problem.