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Most observers say the Deobandi and similar sects, such as the Ahle Hadith school, have a long way to go before finally usurping Barelvism, which still commands majority support. But critics say the rapid rise of these sects is fostering intolerance against minorities and other forms of Islam, and can even act as a conduit towards militant groups such as the Taliban, one of the many militant movements that adheres to Deobandi ideas. It amounts to ideological brainwashing of a country, said Waleed Ziad, a researcher from the World Organisation for Resource Development and Education (Worde). Takfirism [the tendency of hardliners to declare followers of other sects unbelievers deserving death] is rapidly eroding Pakistans social base.
Posted on: Thu, 16 Jan 2014 19:33:07 +0000

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