Doctrine and Thought of Khawarij and the Implication in the Present Context

摘要

Khawarij is one of classical doctrines in Islam. The beginning of Khawarij was caused by the rejection of arbitration (peace) between Ali bin Abi Thalib and Muawiyah bin Abu Sofyan in a war and considering that all of the people who accepted the arbitration were infidel, so that they were obligated to kill. In the present context, Khawarij thoughts generally arouse high enthusiasm from the followers and accentuate the cover of life aspect, mainly from the lower-middle social class. Their attitude is very antagonistic to the society. Everyone who has the different argument with them should be regarded as infidel so that they become exclusive in society. The world is only seen in the "black-white" color without seeing the socio-cultural context. Khawarij wants the Islam doctrines maximally applied. Khawarij doctrines are simple, pure and consistent.