Islamic Behaviorism, Extremists Tendencies towards Terrorism and its Modern Roots

M. Kalimullah Khan

Abstract

Terrorism in Pakistan has become a major destructive phenomenon in recent years. Extremism is a complex phenomenon; it can be defined as activities (beliefs, attitudes, feelings, actions, strategies) of a character different from the ordinary. However, the labeling of activities, people, and groups as extremists is always a subjective and political matter. The discussion on terrorism in this article can be mindful of the following: Typically, the same extremists act will be viewed by some as just and moral, and by others as unjust and immoral depending on the observer's values. Islamic terrorists, Muslim fundamentalists, Extremists ,Radical Islamists these are just some labels that have been wrongly applied to Islam and all Muslims in recent years. The problem with putting terrorism into perspective is that there is no agreed-upon definition of what constitutes “terrorism”. The act of inciting terror in the hearts of the civilians, the wholesale destruction of buildings and properties, the bombing and maiming of innocent men, women and children are all forbidden and detestable acts according to Islam. This article discusses that the vast majority have nothing to do with the violent events which media has associated with Muslims.