Why was the Islam Hadhari approach introduced?
• Islam Hadhari was introduced to solve a range of pressing problems. It was also introduced to provide a civilised alternative to the extremist interpretations of Islam being bandied about today by fanatical groups. • As the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Abdullah Badawi put it, “Clearly, the ummah has a duty to resolve its own internal problems. A good starting point would be the eradication of extremism, radicalism, and sectarian violence. Islam can tap into its rich intellectual heritage and directly challenge the extremist doctrines that have been linked to Islam in the last few years.
