Before I begin to write this I
want to express my intention behind this article. As a cultural Muslim, I like
to check myself in regards to my beliefs and understanding based on my
observation, research and experiences. I have tried not to be biased, but as a
human I may have made some or many errors. That I leave to the readers to
conclude with their comments and criticism.
Now to begin with
Muslim Islamist
Believer of 5 pillars Namaz, Rozah (Fasts), Hajj, Zakat and Jihad
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Believer of Sects based 5 pillars of Islam like Wahabi, Deobandi,
Shia, Barelvi etc
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Forms and follows his beliefs based on his/her perception mostly
associated with emotions, fear, customs, history and values
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Follows and spreads beliefs of his religious leader/s, without any
room for acceptance of belief that contradicts the overall notion (it could
be family, social political groups as well as the religious groups of Madaris)
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Accepts other religions in existence but not in beliefs, relevance or
alternative and holds his/her beliefs as the most superior
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Doesn’t accept other religions in terms of existence or beliefs, and
considers his/her own beliefs as the most superior
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Not an Activist at heart
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Activist
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Holds history and culture as
important aspect of belief
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Holds no or low priority to history and culture
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Extremist views that can lead to anger and violence on accounts of
God and Prophet/s
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Extremist views in regards to God, Prophet/s, Caliphate, Imamat,
Sahaba, Pir, Ameers and Religious leaders
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Believes in creationism (try to relate creationism with metaphysics
and science without scientific research or proof and/or evidence – their
relevance is self-conceptualized and emotionally driven)
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Creationism is the only truth they know as told by their religious leaders
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Submission without rational, logical explanation. If something
contradicts with the science they may reject a proven fact in contrast to
their beliefs
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Total submission no questions asked and no answers required
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Believes in Authoritarian rule and do not accept social liberty on
grounds of universal human rights and education
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