Falsification of Islamic terminologies and its impact on intellectual deviation in southern Thailand An exploratory study from religious teachers’ perspectives

Abstract

Abstract

One of the most dangerous intellectual deceptions in the Islamic nation is the practice of falsification of Islamic terminologies and replacing them with new ambiguous concepts that lead to incorrect meanings and influence Muslims in their religion and belief. In fact, some Muslims are fooled by these terminologies and rush to grab them. This happened in the Muslim community in southern Thailand, according to religious teachers’ perspectives. This research aims to reveal the effect of the falsification on Islamic terminologies in the thought of the Muslims of southern Thailand, and to develop solutions and appropriate treatment for the issues.