Values of moderation in the Arab and Islamic communities suffer from the spread of ideas and values opposing them, particularly ideas of extremism which are the most fierce and dangerous. The few late years have witnessed a rapid spread of these ideas as a result of the failure of political regimes in achieving political, economic and human development necessary to move from the status of undeveloped communities to the level of civilized and developed communities. This continuous failure has resulted in the wide spread of the pictures and features of political, social, religious and economic extremism in these communities which have never been familiar with such ideas. On the contrary, historically, the Arab and Islamic communities are famous for their tolerance and the acceptance of all phases of variation. In light of this, the study focuses on how communities known for moderation and tolerance become today a medium for ideas that reject the other and renounce it from their political, social and cultural systems. Therefore, the study aims to identify the features of extremism and the factors causing this phenomenon which has become widely spread and is threatening our communities and the future of our generations. To achieve this objective, the study relies on a great number of studies and researches in various specializations. The findings of the study show that extremism represents a dangerous disease that leaves fatal consequences on human beings and states together. It prevents states from development and progress in the circles of creation and advancement. Therefore, all states, institutions and individuals should work together to get rid of the dangerous consequences of extremism. The study concludes by emphasizing the fact that confronting extremism starts by acknowledging the existence and spread of this phenomenon. Acknowledging this problem is the correct way to confront it utilizing intellectual, educational, religious and educational tools which work to remove the causes of this problem and resolve it using great state and public efforts. Hence, our communities would restore their bright picture of tolerance and moderation
Hameed Fadhel Hasan (Tue,) studied this question.