Mercy’s Eclipse |
When intellectual deviance dons the cloak of religion, it becomes more lethal than gunpowder. History reveals that the greatest conspiracies to dim the radiant teachings of Islam have often originated from groups who adopted the recitation of the Quran as their outward habit, yet turned away from its core message of mercy and its system of justice. These are the groups known in history as the Kharijites. Over 1,400 years ago, the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) warned of them, stating that they would recite the Quran, but it would not descend past their throats.
The monster of extremism rising today is merely a modern manifestation of that ancient cancer. These groups manufacture malicious interpretations of faith to serve personal and political ends. Their primary weapon is the emotional vulnerability and identity crises of the youth. When a young person suffers from social injustice or economic hardship, these predators ensnare them by offering “false honours” and “shortcuts to Paradise”.
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