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Are al-Qa'ida, Boko Haram, Al Shabab, Taliban extremist groups?

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In a Nutshell The labeling of al-Qa'ida, Boko Haram, Al Shabaab and the Taliban as "extremist groups" is contentious and requires careful analysis. Extremism is a fluid term lacking a universally agreed-upon definition. Islam possesses a rich tradition of legal and ethical discourse on violence, with clear... Show more >>

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Labelling groups "extremist" without defining the term is problematic. On the face of it one could label a Muslim as an extremist who advocates democracy, something which the vast majority of Islamic jurists rejected in history. If you mean by the term their use of violence against states who invade, bomb, torture and extract... Show more >>

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