Abstract
Accepting diversity as Nature’s way and a norm of human life is
the key to resolve the ongoing ideological contradictions and
socio-ethnic ambiguities, which are the main drivers of
extremism in Pakistan. In order to fight the growing menace of
religious extremism, sectarian divide and ethnic intolerance,
there is a dire need to find a way of life which functions on the
basis of inclusiveness and shuns exclusiveness. Sufism provides
such a viable option. Sufis feel that “Allah” has created diversity,
so we must respect it. “Do not give me the scissors! Give me the
needle! I sew together! I do not cut apart!” is Sufism’s social
doctrine.
Air Cdre (Retd) Khalid Iqbal . (2013) Countering Extremism Through Sufi Practices, IPRI Journal, Volume-13, Issue-1.
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