What is Extremism (Ghulu

WHAT IS EXTREMISM (GHULU) T he literal meaning of ghulu is extremism, that is, going beyond the required limit in a religious command. How does this mindset of exceeding limits arise? In reality, it is the result of a shift of emphasis, meaning giving more emphasis to something than it actually deserves. For example, in Islam, politics has only a secondary or additional place. But to exaggerate it to the extent that the entire religion is interpreted and explained solely on the basis of politics is to exceed the limit, and this excess is called in Islam ghulu. While discussing this topic, someone remarked, “You put so much stress on making people aware of God’s message and related matters. Doesn’t this also come under extremism?” I replied, “Not at all. Making people aware of God’s message is the most important practice of the Prophet. In fact, the mission of all prophets, including the Prophet of Islam, was precisely this. But in the present age, Muslims have begun to see the rest