EXTREMISM IN ISLAMIC THOUGHT AND THE ROLE OF THE MEDIA IN CONFRONTING IT

Abstract

The concept of Islamic thought has a variety of uses and meanings, so that it leads to difference if it is used without specifying; Therefore, its concept included a degree of ambiguity, and it has wide topics in the circle of Islamic thought, and we find many philosophies and deviant currents alien to Islam that are calculated on Islamic thought and what these uses are intended for. It is not hidden from everyone that Islam and its thought consist of those foreign philosophical and cultural origins And that it is a natural result of the Jewish heritage without the slightest respect for Jewish culture and the scientific method in consideration, research and comparison, so since thought in general and Islamic thought in particular has its originality, and it has a presence in Arab and Islamic sources, and contrary to what some mention, this term must be rooted in Language and terminology and to be manifested as a concept in order to define it as a term in the current era, and the phenomenon of extremism is a hostage phenomenon to which the world is subjected to pressures and intellectual harbingers, and with everyone in recent times, although it dates back to the past, its danger has become severe in light of globalization, as many These extremist ideas, and their negative effects have appeared on Islamic societies, as the phenomenon of extremism has spread in most of those Arab countries, which has increased extremism and terrorism, which are the worst types of extremism, which do not Religion, custom or law accepted it, because this phenomenon affected many innocent civilians in our societies, and its results can be presented as follows: First: The problem of extremism in our society includes not only diagnostic aspects, but also many undiagnosed features in light of Researchers and writers are silent for a long time to talk about it, and this is a result of unstable policies and programs, which have emerged as types of extremism, the most prominent of which is terrorism, and secondly: a statement of the historical roots of extremism and the extent of its impact on the minds of Muslims and attracting them towards criminal ideas under the cover of religion, which requires the means of public relations And public opinion to educate society against the dangers of extremism and what results from acts of sabotage in societies in general. Third: The media, in all its visual, printed and electronic forms, must be correct and directed to the community in order to avoid extremism in all its forms and names. Fourth: The need to strengthen the role of the various media in spreading moderation And class unity through carrying out various campaigns and preparing studies and research to drop and combat destructive ideas. Fifth: Raising the prestige of authentic Islamic thought and providing the appropriate environment for its growth. And its prosperity to stand in the face of extremism and terrorism broadcast by some media outlets