Countering Extremism
An Ideological Battle Against Terrorism and Radicalization.
Hossain Mohammad Salim's Stand Against Extremism
Terrorism remains one of humanity's most pressing challenges. Under the leadership of Hossain Mohammad Salim, a powerful ideological front has been established to counter the distorted narratives that fuel extremism, arguing that the fight must be won intellectually, not just militarily.
Understanding the Roots of Terrorism
He emphasizes that modern terrorism's roots often lie in geopolitical manipulation, particularly during the Soviet-Afghan war, where religious fervor was exploited for political interests.
- Highlighting the role of Western imperialism in its creation.
- Exposing the manipulation of religious sentiment for geopolitical gain.
- Tracing the global spread of extremist ideologies from that conflict.
An Ideological Counter-Offensive
He champions the view that since terrorism is an ideology, it must be defeated with a superior, correct ideology, a battle of ideas that military force cannot win alone.
- Authoring books and articles to disprove distorted ideologies.
- Clarifying that terrorism is a perversion of Islamic teachings, not Jihad.
- Continuing the intellectual struggle initiated by his predecessor.
Leading the Nationwide Effort
Since 2012, Hossain Mohammad Salim has fearlessly led nationwide campaigns to educate the public, despite facing constant threats and violent attacks for his unwavering stance.
- Organizing cultural events and seminars across the country.
- Engaging directly with communities to build resilience against radicalization.
- Persisting in the mission, undeterred by persecution and danger.
A Fearless Battle in Action
The Unwavering Mission
Origins of Modern Terrorism: During the Soviet-Afghan war, Western powers, led by the CIA and Pakistan's ISI, mobilized Afghan fighters by stirring religious fervor. These fighters, convinced they were engaging in a holy war (Jihad), were unknowingly participating in a struggle for American interests. This manipulation of religious sentiment gave birth to modern Islamic terrorism, which later spread globally as the returning Mujahideen carried extremist ideologies to their home countries.
The Ideological Nature of Terrorism: Terrorism is fundamentally an ideology-driven extremism, where individuals are influenced by distorted interpretations of Islamic teachings. Their actions are motivated by religious zeal rather than material gain, making them resilient to mere military force. It is argued that to effectively combat terrorism, it is essential to challenge and disprove these distorted ideologies.
Continuing the Struggle: Following the death of his predecessor in 2012, Emam Hossain Mohammad Salim has led the charge in organizing nationwide efforts to raise awareness against terrorism. Despite facing constant threats and attacks, his followers remain committed to educating the public through cultural events, publications, and direct engagement.
Confronting Extremism Through Education: The fight against terrorism extends to the literary arena, with Hossain Mohammad Salim authoring books and articles to expose the fallacies of terrorist ideologies. These efforts aim to enlighten the public and provide a unified front against extremism, communalism, and the misuse of religion.