Islamic fundamentalism has grown as a dangerous threat to civil society worldwide. They wanted to impose medieval order to the civil society in the 21st century The appearance of ISIS civilized world has awakened all the senses.
The origins are 17th century Wahhabism. The Salafi movement gained popularity in contemporary times, due to various reasons. Despotic regimes in the Middle East, the rise of Shiite power in Iran, the mismanagement of the affairs of Islamic countries by the United States and other Western countries are among the main reasons for the rise of Salafist (Puritan) Islamic movement. He entered various streams such as political parties in Arab countries, the Taliban movement in Afghanistan and Pakistan, Al-Qaeda in several Islamic countries. But no move was as potent as ISIS present.
ISIS leadership is born of the invasion of Iraq by the Bush regime and the installation of Shia Sunni regime rather than Saddam Hussain. The leader Abu Baker was a prisoner in Iraq along with many Sunnis. The jail time was well used to mobilize to organize Sunni radicals.
The ISIS is now not only limited to Iraq and Syria, but also attract Muslim youth worldwide. Yesterday, Pakistan Taliban announced its allegiance to ISIS although these days it works, along with Al-Qaeda in the Af-Pak border. Islamic extremists are gradually elements of Al-Qaeda going to ISIS. Pak Taliban's announcement is a major boost to ISIS. Many young Muslim in Europe and enrolled at ISIS. The danger of ISIS is much more than Al-Qaeda. Al-Qaeda never had any territory except hiding here and there where as ISIS now controlled vast territory and established Islamic caliphate.
Furthermore, the Shiite power is trying to establish their own influence. After several centuries, they came to power in Iran and Iraq has now been added due to the violent removal of Saddam Hussein without going through all international standards. They also tried to establish in Bahrain but was ruthlessly repressed by Sunni Sultan with able support from Saudi Arabia. But last week, he was able to control the Yemen, mainly in northern parts.
These sectarian clashes between Sunnis and Shiites to influence and dominate the Islamic world made the situation more complicated and difficult to polarize against fundamentalism in Islamic countries. Only some Islamic countries joined the Alliance against ISIS as now. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Jordan and Turkey finally went ahead and joined the fight. Egypt, Iran and many other countries outside the arena. The situation is so alarming that the world may fall into a danger zone and anything could happen if all are not united.
As regards India, as now, the situation became serious, but we must not be complacent. The global scenario is changing very fast and bells alarming signs are appearing occasionally. Unexpectedly, West Bengal is finding its place in the core business. News of the funding Jamaait-e-Islam in Bangladesh with funding from Sharada Chit scam, harboring Islamist serious in border areas is an eye opener and shocking state secular credentials. Unfortunately, government Mamata has become soft link for these items. Disclosure of Burdwan explosion yesterday in the house of the local Trinamul leader is of a serious nature. Knowingly or not, Mamata Government was elected as muted by these elements to carry out their activities.
The current situation calls for serious introspection by secularists to check your perspective. The soft towards Islamic fundamentalism these days in the name of fighting communalism corner is most honestly reconsider. Everyone should have Islamic fundamentalism as a serious and immediate threat to civilization and humanity and must be fought with one voice to avoid the danger of involving India.
There should be united struggle for all people regardless of their religion and sect. This is the only answer that we should take at this juncture.
