Summary How Pakistani Madrassas Contribute to Radicalization Dynamics and Religious Terrorism in Indian Administered Jammu & Kashmir :: EFSAS www.efsas.org
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Pakistani madrassas in Indian Administered Jammu & Kashmir contribute to radicalization and terrorism through youth indoctrination.
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- Religious extremism and faith are major triggers behind terrorism in Indian Administered Jammu & Kashmir.
- Madrassas play a significant role in promoting radicalization and providing infrastructure for religious terrorism in J&K.
- Pakistani madrassas have indoctrinated young people and convinced them to join extremist groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM).
- Madrassas act as avenues for indoctrination, orphanages for parentless children, and transit points for joining militant groups.
- There is a complex relationship between madrassas, maslak (interpretative traditions of Islam), and terrorist groups.
- Attendance at madrassas has shown a correlation with support for extremist ideologies.
- Efforts to reform madrassas have had limited success due to their influence and popularity among the general population and the Pakistani government's duplicitous policies.
- Concrete strategies should be implemented to address the patrons of these madrassas and their support for terrorist groups.
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Pakistani madrassas contribute to radicalization and terrorism in Indian Administered Jammu & Kashmir by indoctrinating young people.
62 word summary
Religious extremism and faith play a significant role in terrorism in Indian Administered Jammu & Kashmir. Pakistani madrassas contribute to radicalization and facilitate religious terrorism by indoctrinating young people and encouraging them to join extremist groups. Evidence suggests a correlation between madrassa attendance and support for extremist ideologies. Concrete strategies are needed to address these madrassas and their support for terrorist groups.
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Religious extremism and faith play a significant role in terrorism in Indian Administered Jammu & Kashmir. Previous research has focused on Pakistani terrorists crossing the border, but it neglects the internationalization of the conflict. Madrassas, or religious schools, are identified as key contributors to radicalization and the facilitation of religious terrorism in J&K. Pakistani madrassas indoctrinate young people and persuade them to join extremist groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Muhammad. This study examines the role of madrassas in promoting religious terrorism in J&K by reviewing academic literature, newspaper articles, and policy reports. It argues that madrassas act as avenues for indoctrination, orphanages for parentless children, and transit points for joining militant groups. While there is debate about the extent of their contribution, evidence suggests a correlation between madrassa attendance and support for extremist ideologies. Reforms have had limited success due to their popularity and the Pakistani government's duplicity. Concrete strategies are needed to address the patrons of these madrassas and their support for terrorist groups.
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Religious extremism and faith have become major triggers behind terrorism in Indian Administered Jammu & Kashmir. The region has experienced recurring cycles of violence, terrorism, and human rights violations by various radicalized groups. Previous research on radicalization in the region has focused too narrowly on Pakistani terrorists crossing the border illegally and has ignored the internationalization of the conflict. Madrassas, or religious schools, have been identified as a significant factor in the promotion of radicalization and provision of infrastructure for religious terrorism in J&K. Pakistani madrassas have played a controversial role in indoctrinating young people and convincing them to join extremist groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM). These schools have a long history but gained international attention after the 9/11 attacks. This paper examines the role of madrassas in promoting religious terrorism in J&K by reviewing academic literature, newspaper articles, and policy reports. It explores the sociopolitical and religious setting of J&K, the nature of religious terrorism in the region, the philosophy of a global Sunni Caliphate, and the specific role of madrassas in promoting radicalization. The paper argues that madrassas provide avenues for indoctrination, act as orphanages for parentless children, and serve as transit points for joining militant groups. It also highlights the complex relationship between madrassas, maslak (interpretative traditions of Islam), and terrorist groups. While there is debate about the extent to which madrassas contribute to radicalization and terrorism, there is evidence to suggest a correlation between attendance at madrassas and support for extremist ideologies. Efforts to reform madrassas have had limited success due to their influence and popularity among the general population, as well as the duplicitous policies of the Pakistani government. The paper concludes by suggesting that concrete strategies should be implemented to address the patrons of these madrassas and their support for terrorist groups.