Why do Muslim extremists have different views and interpretation of the Qur'an that other Muslims?

Question

I understand the differences between methodists, C of E, Roman Catholics etc but what are the main differences between these two set of Muslim groups? What do they believe that others don't?

Sorry if I offended you Weatherman, but I suppose there are other groups in the Christian society that are extremists in a way.

Sorry if I offended anyone else!

Answer 1

That is because they are not really religious, but aim at power.

Answer 2

Because they have political motivations and they rarely misinterpret the Qur'an, the just use haddith, which is what things like Sharia Law are largely based. The extremist ideals are more based around haddith (which is man made traditions or apparent "sayings" of Muhammed written long after his death) rather than the Qur'an (which is the true, whole and perfect word of God according to Muslims ,and the last tetament and the FINAL haddith, nothing after is approved by God or should be followed). But it mainly comes down to the fact that people with twisted and hateful political motivations use the religion to justify their actions (they also may be so messed up that they have deluded themselves into believing that the religion does support the ideas). They then go and target people who are dissollusioned and easily swayed.....like all cults and violent organisations start. You also have to remember that a lot has to do with poverty and a feeling af lack of control over their lives and lands. And the distinction between the Qur'an (the word of God ) and haddiths (the unauthorised word of men)

Answer 3

Why not ask why extremist methodists have different views from other methodists?

The differences between catholicism, methodism, protestantism etc are not a good example to use when comparing extremists to moderates in any religion

EDIT

Reply to posters edit - I'm not offended at all, how could I be I'm an atheist, I was just pointing out that the comparisons you were making were invalid.

Answer 4

For the same reason Christians can have different views on what the Bible says; both the Bible and the Qu'uran are so full of contradictions that any group who wishes to can find "scripture" to support whatever views they already have! The bible, for instance, says both "turn the other cheek" & "an eye for an eye". The Qu'uran is no different. Both sets of "scripture" say to "love thy neighbor" in some spots, but they both also say that as a believer, you should kill non-believers! Extremist actions come from extremist people, who will always find an excuse for being who they are.

Answer 5

They choose what parts to believe and then adapt them to justify their actions.
British born apologist for terror

Abu Izzadeem, born Trevor Brooks of Jamaican parentage, recently described the September 11 attacks as ‘ magnificent’ and is happy to take advantage of British citizenship, but boast he owes no allegiance to Queen or country, only to Islam.

He was the same man who, addressing colleagues in his now banned Abu Ghurabaa organization laughed out loud as he made a joke about a Black lady fleeing from the Twin Towers collapsing on 9-11 and claimed that Kuffrs (non-believers) are worse than animals.

Izzadeem was subsequently led away from the venue by police and stewards, although just minutes later Mr Reid's speech to around 60 members of London's Pakistani, Bangladeshi and north African communities was interrupted by a second heckler.

If you can stomach the abuse against the West, Jews, Christians and Britain watch Abu Izzadeem’s vile rant on YouTube.

Answer 6

hi, Both have their own answers! Both practice what they preach! Both are wrong! Peter is the rock Jesus proclaimed; no other religion is equal to God’s, the Catholic religion. Whether you or they accept the teachings of an adulterous king of England. All puritans, or the outcries of Anglicans, and the followers of Lucifer, the devil, a German lunatic, incarnate, Protestants. Islam on the other hand, is the religion and belief of a pedophile opportunist who at 25 married, a 40 old, and killed her. And in time married a 6 year old, who eventually killed him at 62. A fine kittle of fish, rotten to the bone, so don’t rely on this condensed truth to stew in.

Answer 7

Good question. If the Koran is the word of Allah and everything that happens is the will of Allah, it must be that Allah wanted Muslims to have different interpretations so they could kill one another about it. Either that or the Koran isn't the word of Allah or Allah wasn't smart enough to have the Koran written in a way that allowed only one interpretation. Hmmm.

Answer 8

Having read the Koran I now believe they are ALL extremists, as their "holy" scriptures advocate terror. The link below contains quotes from the Koran and Haddiths which confirm my suspicions:

http://www.faithfreedom.org/Articles/quran_teaches.htm

And the guy who runs this site offers $50,000 if proved wrong. No winners so far!

Answer 9

surely all books can be interpreted in many ways by privileging some elements over others. so, extremists choose certain passages and run with them, whereas other muslims emphasise elements about love for all god's people.

same happens with christian fundamentalists who think killing doctors that perform abortions is justified...? how can that be? also, in the past, christian popes justified was on islamic lands (crusades) by reference to the bible

Answer 10

Do I want to know about Islam?
No! Not after seeing all these atrocities done in the name of Allah.

Answer 11

They all believe the same way. It's just that some are closet Muslims.
Some think violence is the answer to converting others.
Others are patient to sit back and let Islam take over, over a period of time.