Calling ISIS unislamic isn't enough. Muslim intellectuals must address jihadism's root cause

The concerns about Islamic threat were amplified with the emergence of ISIS-K, or the Islamic StateKhorasan Province, whose recent attack in Moscow, Russia, claimed over 130 lives..

Through strategic footage, including scenes of the Babri Masjid demolition, the inauguration of the Ram Mandir by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and a recent incident in New Delhi where a police officer kicked Muslim worshippers offering namaz on the road, ISIS-K seeks to radicalise vulnerable individuals and incite violence..

While some argue that ISISs actions have nothing to do with Islam, this overlooks the existence of violent Islamic doctrines upon which extremist groups rely..

Within the Sunni sect, Islamists can be categorised into those who adhere to Salafi interpretations for the betterment of the Ummah (community of believers) without resorting to violence, and those who advocate and employ force, known as jihadists...

Instead of dismissing ISIS as not being truly Islamic, it is crucial to acknowledge the diverse interpretations and doctrines within the Muslim world, recognising that jihadist ideology remains a fringe element..

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