| Summary: | The research aims to establish in a holistic manner the facts about the Khawtirij sect, its
history, beliefs and activities, and the major events it experienced, together with
knowledge about and principles of its different sub·groups. The research also sheds
light on the lama 'at al- Takfir Wa L-Hijrah's activities whether in Egypt or in Somalia.
The thesis scrutinizes the definition of extremism and terrorism in contrast to Islam's
message of tolerance and justice.
Within this context, it also clarifies disagreements deemed reprehensible by Islam.
This study found that Islam promotes unity and condemns disputes, fanaticism,
extremism and factionalism since it is a religion of moderation and tolerance. The
Khawarij is a deviant group which can be described as a terrorist organization in
modern parlance.
The /ama 'at Takfir Wa L-Hijrah is nothing more than a modern version of the Khawiin"j
which ad heres to the same beliefs as its predecessor. It has a visible presence in
Somaliaand aU its actions confirm the original apostacising ideology of the . Khawiirij
Such actions are not trivial; before embarking on them stri ct conditions and regulations
have to be followed. The noble Prophet (peace be upon him) and Muslim scholars have
warned against these practices when correct procedure is flouted.
Some of the most commonly used words are: Islam, reli gion, nat jon, Somalia, Khawiirij,
sect, faith, principles, disagreement, apostasy, Allah, Prophet Muhammad, Qur'an and
Hadith. === Arabic === DLITT (Arabic)
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