Fariq Naik – Fundamentalists are not the Same

24 July 2024

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The speaker discusses the misconception that Muslims are fundamentalist, which is related to their beliefs. They explain that individuals can be defined as fundamentalist based on their religion, and that practicing fundamentalist beliefs is essential for success in science and technology. The speaker emphasizes the importance of labeling individuals based on their beliefs for success in the field.

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The second misconception is

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that Muslims are fundamentalist. What is the meaning of the word

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fundamentalist? Fundamentalist by definition means a person who

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strictly adheres to the ancient doctor, right? of any religion.

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For example, for a person, to be a good mathematician, he should know

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follow and strive to practice the fundamentals of maths. Unless he's

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a fundamentalist in the field of math. He cannot be a good

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mathematician, for a person to be a good scientist, he should know

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follow and strive to practice the fundamentals of science. Unless

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he's a fundamentalist in the field of science. He cannot be a good

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scientist.

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You cannot paint all fundamentalist with the same brush

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that all our good or all or bad

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depending upon which field the person is a fundamentalist. You

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have to label them accordingly.

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Mufti Ismail Menk