International Journal of Integrative Research (IJIR)
Vol. 1 No. 4 (2023): April 2023

Causes of Sectarian Extremism in Pakistan: an EMIC Prospective of Religious Scholars

Hafiz ur Rehman (Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad)
Huma Razaq Abbas (Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad)
Aisha Tahir (Department of Econometrics, Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, Islamabad)



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Publish Date
13 Jul 2023

Abstract

The purpose for present study is to investigate the reasons of extremism and sectarianism. The Qualitative research design was used to conduct the study. The semi-structured interview guideline was used for data collection. An In-depth analysis of data was done through thematic analysis by [1]. The sample of participants (N=8), male (n=7) & female (n=1) were selected through purposive sampling from different sect scholars. The interview guideline caters the domains opinion about sectarianism, reasons of sectarianism, why Pakistan is unsuccessful to stop it, role of religious extremism in sectarianism, what preventive measures should be taken, role of human cognitions. Further in depth analysis revealed that there are different Islamic views, division of groups, propaganda, lack of faith, use of power, conflicts, cognitions, following the schools of thoughts and force against Islam regarding opinion of sectarianism and the reasons behind the sectarianism are invasion of external factors, lack of control, misuse of religion, emotional propaganda, political influence etc. Results shows revealed that there is positive, negative and neutral opinion about sectarianism like Islamic view, and division of groups.

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ijir

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Computer Science & IT Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Health Professions

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The International Journal of Integrative Research (IJIR) is published by the Multitech Publisher. IJIR provides a supportive environment for multidisciplinary researchers to publish their contributions to the academy of knowledge and wisdom. The Focus of the journal is on multidisciplinary research ...