Discourse Analysis of the Role of Interpretive System of Takfiri Groups on their Function

Alavian, Morteza; Garshasbi, Reza

Discourse Analysis of the Role of Interpretive System of Takfiri Groups on their Function

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

Morteza Alavian ¹

Reza Garshasbi ²

¹ Assistant professor of Political Science Department, Mazandaran University

² MA in Political Science, Mazandaran University

Abstract

The seeds of Extremism in Islam were planted from their early years and with the emergence of groups like Khawarij, and gradually flourished. Nowadays, Takfiri groups, with extensive violent actions, have turned into the symbol of threatening extremism in the world and have created public horror through unprecedented terrorism; in such a way that in this regard, they kill most individuals and groups; (Problem) an issue which needs more research and investigations. The present paper seeks to answer the following questions: Based on discourse analysis, what is the impact of the interpretive system of Takfiri groups on their function? (Question) It is assumed that: superficial and selective interpretation of texts is the cause of the extremist function of these groups; (Hypothesis) therefore, explaining the reasons and roots of their violence merits attention. (Objective) The present paper, using discourse analysis (Methodology), seeks to explain that this kind of interpretation results in dual antagonism of the monotheist and polytheist. Antagonism results in corrupted society and system and consequently, these groups claim that they are after a pure society and system (Islamic Caliphate in style of predecessors) as the absent nodal point and hegemonize it through jihad against others and rejecting them; an issue which within itself creates violence as an inevitable issue. (Finding)

Keywords

Intellectual System

Takfiri groups

Discourse

Monotheism

polytheism

and Jihad

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