REGIONAL EXTREMISM IN YEMEN AND ITS IMPACT ON SOCIAL COHESION: AN ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

This research addressed the importance of social peace in light of the sources of Islamic Sharia, due to its significant role in achieving stability and social cohesion within society. It also discussed the definition of extremism both linguistically and terminologically, clarified the concept of regionalism, and explained the meaning of regional extremism as one of the behaviors that threaten the unity and cohesion of society. The research further examined Islam’s position on regional extremism through Islamic texts and legal sources, demonstrating that Islam calls for unity and Islamic brotherhood, promotes the values of justice and fairness, and prohibits discrimination and division among members of society. It also highlighted the foundations upon which unity in Islam is based, namely Islamic brotherhood, the establishment of justice, and the rejection of tribalism and fanaticism that lead to division and conflict. Moreover, the study reviewed the effects of regionalism on social peace, discussing its social impacts such as the spread of hatred and hostility, the weakening of social bonds, and the loss of social justice. In addition, it addressed the security-related impacts that threaten social peace and destabilize public security, leading to internal conflicts and disputes that negatively affect the stability of society.