The Wahhabi ideology...

The Wahhabi ideology, which currently provides the intellectual basis for many takfiri groups worldwide, because of its mistaken understanding of monotheism and polytheism, accuses not only Shias but also Sunnis, who do not accept their interpretation, of polytheism, applying the rulings of idol-worshippers to them. This belief forms the basis of many of their acts of violence and atrocities.

These crimes include the unlawful occupation of some Muslim countries, widespread destruction of private and public buildings and economic infrastructure, looting of national resources, and killing innocent people, including women and small children, especially through methods such as beheading, cutting off limbs, burning victims alive, torturing innocent detainees, imprisoning them, confiscating people’s property, displacing populations, and capturing women (Muslim, Christian, and others) and selling them.

Ignorant Tribal Fanaticism Toward False Religion and Ancestral Customs Ignorant fanaticism toward false religion and ancestral customs (in worshipping false gods) is also one of the important sources of violent behavior. The Qur’an provides several examples: – The ignorant fanaticism of the people of Midian led them to behave violently toward their prophet Shuayb (AS): “And to Midian We sent their brother Shuayb. He said, ‘O my people! Worship God…’ They said, ‘O Shuayb!

Does your prayer command you that we leave what our fathers worshipped or refrain from doing what we want with our wealth?…’ They said, ‘O Shuayb! We do not understand much of what you say, and we see you as weak among us. Were it not for your clan, we would have stoned you; you are not dear to us” . [10] – Azar, the idol-worshipping uncle of Prophet Abraham (AS), also threatened to stone him because he turned away from idol-worship: “He said, ‘Do you turn away from my gods, O Abraham?

If you do not stop, I will surely stone you. Leave me for a long time” . [11] – Pharaoh, in justifying his violent behavior toward Moses (AS), expressed his fear that Moses would change the religion of the people (idol-worship): “Pharaoh said, ‘Leave me to kill Moses, and let him call upon his Lord. I fear that he will change your religion…” .

[12] Harshness, Anger, and Wrath as Causes of Violence Among the major causes of violence in speech and behavior is harshness and hard-heartedness (as a moral trait). Conversely, gentleness is one of the greatest foundations of softness and peaceful conduct.