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    The document discusses the role of Islam in the modern world and outlines social, political, economic, and religious responsibilities for Muslims. It notes that extremism has risen due to factors like bad governance, poverty, sectarianism, and the misinterpretation of jihad. The document proposes ways to counter extremism such as revising madrassah curriculums, promoting interfaith harmony, ensuring social justice, and providing equal development opportunities.

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    The document discusses the role of Islam in the modern world covering topics like the Islamic concept of Ummah, role of Muslims in society, politics, religion and other areas. It also talks about the rise of extremism and suggestions to counter it.

    Some of the social responsibilities discussed include regaining the status of a peaceful community, being united, promoting moderate Islam, establishing social justice, education, etc.

    Internal factors like bad governance, illiteracy, poverty, sectarianism and external factors like the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, cultural clashes, religious conflicts are discussed as responsible for the rise of extremism.

    The Role of Islam in the Modern

    World
    Islamic Concept of Ummah
    • Al Imran
    – Verses 103, 110
    Role of Muslims
    • Social
    • Political
    • Religious
    • Misc
    Social Responsibilities
    • The peaceful Muslims
    – Regain its status as a peace loving community
    – Do away with extremist elements
    • Be firm and united
    • Moderate and true face of Islam
    • Balanced and harmonized society
    • Denouncing sectarianism
    • Respect for Humanity
    Social Responsibilities
    • Establishment of true Muslim Society
    • Social Justice
    • Curbing the social evils
    • Education and intellectual development
    Political Role
    • One Ummah in Practice as well
    • Revitalizing OIC
    • No bipolar Muslim world
    • Avoiding misinterpretation of Jehad
    • Effective use of Media
    • Mutual consultation among Muslim States on
    the regional or global political issues
    • Cohesive and combined strategy
    Political Role
    • One voice for all the Muslims
    – Palestine, Kashmir, etc.
    • Dialogue and Negotiations
    – with non Muslims
    Economic Role
    • Concept of Islamic Economy
    • Single currency in Muslim World
    • Industrial revolution
    – Preference for Muslim States
    • Eradication of poverty by mutual cooperation
    • No more capitalism
    • Do away with interest and debt
    Religious Role
    • Role of Mosque and Madrassah
    • The Diversity of Religious Interpretation in the
    Muslim World
    • Jehad
    – True interpretation thereof
    • Ijtehad
    – By the competent and able scholars
    • True guidance from the Muslim Worships
    • Civil Islam vs. Militant Islam
    Misc. Responsibilities
    • least dependence on anti Muslim elements
    • Technological Advancement
    • Development of Scientific knowledge
    • Safeguard the Muslim Interests
    • Build Appropriate Military Capabilities
    Rise of Extremism
    “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice
    everywhere”
    (Martin Luther King, Jr.)
    • And when it is said to them, "Do not cause
    corruption on the earth," they say, "We are
    but reformers."
    • Unquestionably, it is they who are the
    corrupters, but they perceive [it] not.

    (Al Baqra 02:11-12)


    • Meaning
    – belief in and support for ideas that are very far
    from what most people consider correct or
    reasonable
    (Merriam-Webster Dictionary)
    – The fact of someone having beliefs that most
    people ​think are unreasonable and unacceptable
    (Cambridge Dictionary)
    Historical Background
    • Islamization by Zia
    – The dilemma of using religion in Pakistan’s politics
    for political gains intensified during the Zia period
    from 1977 to 1988, once he was enforcing his
    Islamization policies.
    – Afghan War
    Factors Responsible
    • Internal
    – Bad Governance
    – Chronic Illiteracy and ignorance
    – Poverty
    – Lust for wealth and power
    – Revenge
    – Misinterpretation of Jihad
    – Sectarianism
    • External
    – Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan
    – Cultural clash
    – Economic Exploitation
    – Global Conspiracies
    – Religious conflicts
    – Ideological clash
    – Mishandling of International Disputes
    • Blasphemous acts
    – Religious intolerance
    • Race for Resources
    • Poor Governance and Unequal Development
    Way Forward
    • There must be a strong parliament to tackle
    this issue.
    • There should be modern syllabus in
    Madrassahs along with religious curriculum.
    • Madrassahs should be under the command of
    government.
    • Pakistan should revise its policy towards war
    on terror.
    • There must be sincere interfaith harmony
    among different religions.
    • Global media should play constructive role.
    • There should be positive mind-set against
    terrorism and extremism.
    • Social justice would provide base to uproot
    the terrorism.
    • There must be equality so that there would be no
    inferiority complex.
    • US should revise its policies towards Muslim
    World.
    • Pakistan must be emphasized on education at
    maximum level
    • UNO should play effective role in solving
    international disputes.
    • There must be effective role of OIC.

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