Unpacking the role of prophecy in extremist narratives
The fall of Damascus to Syrian rebels has sparked a ripple effect in Southeast Asia, with figures like Indonesia’s Mas’ud Izzul Mujahid using apocalyptic prophecies to fuel extremism. However, the region’s diverse Islamic practices, shaped by unique historical and socio-political contexts, show that...
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| description | The fall of Damascus to Syrian rebels has sparked a ripple effect in Southeast Asia, with figures like Indonesia’s Mas’ud Izzul Mujahid using apocalyptic prophecies to fuel extremism. However, the region’s diverse Islamic practices, shaped by unique historical and socio-political contexts, show that a universal eschatological (end of the world) narrative does not resonate everywhere. Religious scholars can counter extremist ideologies and reclaim prophetic teachings for peace in Southeast Asia’s pluralistic society by offering inclusive interpretations of prophecy and addressing local grievances. |
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| spelling | ntu-10356/1820182025-01-12T15:43:42Z Unpacking the role of prophecy in extremist narratives Noor Huda Ismail S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies Social Sciences Country and region studies International politics and security The fall of Damascus to Syrian rebels has sparked a ripple effect in Southeast Asia, with figures like Indonesia’s Mas’ud Izzul Mujahid using apocalyptic prophecies to fuel extremism. However, the region’s diverse Islamic practices, shaped by unique historical and socio-political contexts, show that a universal eschatological (end of the world) narrative does not resonate everywhere. Religious scholars can counter extremist ideologies and reclaim prophetic teachings for peace in Southeast Asia’s pluralistic society by offering inclusive interpretations of prophecy and addressing local grievances. Published version 2025-01-06T06:45:55Z 2025-01-06T06:45:55Z 2024 Commentary Noor Huda Ismail (2024). Unpacking the role of prophecy in extremist narratives. RSIS Commentaries, 191-24. https://hdl.handle.net/10356/182018 en RSIS Commentaries, 191-24 Nanyang Technological University application/pdf |
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| title | Unpacking the role of prophecy in extremist narratives |
| title_full | Unpacking the role of prophecy in extremist narratives |
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| title_short | Unpacking the role of prophecy in extremist narratives |
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