International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities Research · Vol. 2 No. January Issue (2026)
THE DISTINCTIVE APPROACH OF SHAYKH MUHAMMAD SADIQ TO THE ISSUES OF RADICALIZATION AND MISUNDERSTANDING OF ISLAMIC TEACHINGS
Keywords
radicalization religious extremism interpretation of Islam Shaykh Muhammad Sadiq Muhammad Yusuf religious thinking moderate IslamAbstract
This article analyzes the processes of radicalization and the problems
of misinterpreting Islamic teachings in a contemporary context. In particular, the
distinctive approach of Shaykh Muhammad Sadiq Muhammad Yusuf is placed at the
center of attention. In his works, the principles of explaining religious texts in a moderate,
consistent, and life-connected manner are advanced, and this approach is viewed as
an important factor in preventing radical views. The article examines questions of
forming sound religious thinking in the minds of young people on the basis of Shaykh
Muhammad Sadiq Muhammad Yusuf’s views on religious exegesis and jurisprudence.
Furthermore, it is established that an evidential, balanced, and logical approach against
extremist interpretations is predominant in his method. The conclusion advanced is that
this approach can serve as an effective methodological foundation in the contemporary
religious-enlightenment process.
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