The seeds of radicalism and extremism in faith take root when the command of religious obligation is exaggerated and transgresses beyond what is taught, according to Senator Mujahid Yusof Rawa.

The Amanah deputy president said Islam condemns radicalism and extremism, but there is a growing number of those who believe they are practising the “true teaching”.

“Citizens with such radical nature take the law into their hands, justify their acts in the name of religion or race, condemn others...