CONDEMNING NEW RELIGIOUS STREAMS: A Problem of Making a Civilised Umma
Abstract: The rising of
the religious sects
that are claimed as deviated
and infidel has been a controversial
issue today. This
paper reviews the
phenomenon, both from
the basic of Muslim’s
faith and from
the historical context.
Based on these perspectives, this
article analyzes the
phenomenon of the
religious sects vis
a vis major groups
of Islam. This
phenomenon can be
categorized into two perspectives; first,
the sects which
are claimed as deviated
can be categorized as madzhab in
Islam. Second, those
sects can als o
be indicated as
new religion. From the
mainstream Muslim group
side, the sects
was not admiited
both as madzhab of Islam and also
new religion, because they believe that
there is no true religion but Islam.
Therefore, all these
sects will be
refused and should
be destroyed. Here, Muslims
are not able
to make the
norms of living
together and harmony. In fact,
Islam teaches freedom of speech,
thought, and faith. Every one can
choose anything without any
pressure. To overcome
their daily problems,
they have to have sense of humanity and non-violence
attitudes.
Author: Nur Khalik Ridwan
Journal Code: jpperadabanislamgg080010
