Sectarianism

Sect's conflicts in Pakistan.!!

1. Sectarian Conflict

2. Contents. What is Sectarianism. Types of Sectarianism. Background. Sectarianism in Pakistan. Effects of Sectarianism on society. Applying Sociological Paradigm’s On This Conflict. Conclusion.

3. Sectarian

4. Meaning of Sect Denoting or concerning a sect or sects A member of a sect.

5. Conflict Conflict refers to some form of friction, or discord arising within a group when the beliefs or actions of one or more members of the group are either resisted by or unacceptable to one or more members of another group

6. What is Sectarian conflict ?

7. Sectarianism Sectarianism  is a form of bigotry , discrimination, or hatred arising from attaching relations of inferiority and superiority to differences between subdivisions within a group.

8. In Islam

9. The Glorious Qur’an Says: “As for those who divide Their religion and break up into sects, thou hast no part in them in the least: Their affair is with Allah: He will in the end tell them the truth of all that they did.” Al-Qur’an 6:15

10. “The Muslim is a brother of another Muslim, he doesn't oppress him, neither does he hand him over to the enemy, he doesn't disappoint him, nor does he humiliate him .” Allah ( Subhanahu wa ta’aala ) states ; المسلم أخ المسلم ، لا يظلمه ولا يخذله ولا يحقره

11. Types of Sectarianism Religious Sectarianism. Political Sectarianism. Cultural Sectarianism.

12. Religious Sectarianism in Pakistan. Background Zia- ul - Haq era (1980-1990). Forced Conversion. Changes were made in Zia’s era. Neglecting the national institutions.

13. In Pakistan Sectarian violence in Pakistan refers to attacks and counter-attacks against people and places in Pakistan motivated by antagonism toward the target's sect, usually a religious group. Targets in Pakistan include the Sunni, Shia , Sufi, and the small Ahmadi , Hindu and Christian religious groups.

14. Religious groups in Pakistan Sunni Shia Sufi Ahmadi Hindu Christian

15. Militants Groups for Sectarian Violence Sipah -e- Sahaba Tehrik -e-Taliban Sipah -e-Muhammad

16. Population Statistics Shia Muslim ( 15-25 %) Sunni Muslims (70-85 %) Ahmadi (2.3 %)(Called as Taqfiris ) ( They were declared non-Muslims in 1974’s constitution) Christians ( 1.6 %)

17. Sectarian Fighting in Pakistan More than 200o Shia Hazara were killed since 2000 by Sunni Muslim Terrorist. On 28 th Dec,2009, almost 40 shias were killed at Karachi. June 2010 in Karachi, Shia muslims were killed. On 3 rd March,2013, bomb blast in Abbas town at Karachi.

18. Effect of Sectarianism on Society Economic downfall Political unrest Instability Depending on foreign aid Unable to preserve the culture Weak defense against enemies

19. Applying Sociological Paradigm’s

20. Structural-Functional Paradigm

21. Structural-Functional Paradigm This concept was given by Emile Durkheim and August Comte.

22. Structural-Functional Paradigm It was a macro-level orientation, Society works as a structure to function. To maintain the stability in society.

23. Applying the 1 st Paradigm The manifest function of sectarianism is to provide norms and values. BUT The latent function is that, it is highlighting the inequality among different sects.

24. Symbolic Interaction

25. Symbolic Interaction Paradigm

26. What is Symbolic Interaction?

27. Applying the 3 rd paradigm Ahmadis were considered as Taqfiris (before the amendements in 1974’s constitution) Shias are also called as non-Muslims.

28. Conclusion

29. ANY QUESTION ?