What is the goal of radical Muslims?

Their Jihad aims to protect and expand the Islamic state. Extremists even dream of conquering the whole world for Islamism by militarily defeating the US, Europe, Israel, India, China and Russia.

What is the extremist ideology?

Extremism is “the quality or state of being extreme” or “the advocacy of extreme measures or views”. The term is primarily used in a political or religious sense, to refer to an ideology that is considered (by the speaker or by some implied shared social consensus) to be far outside the mainstream attitudes of society.

When did Islam spread to Australia?

Islam has been in Australia since the 1700s when Macassan traders were long-term visitors to Arnhem land (now Northern Territory).

What does becoming Radicalised mean?

Radicalisation is when someone starts to believe or support extreme views, and in some cases, then participates in terrorist groups or acts. It can be motivated by a range of factors, including ideologies, religious beliefs, political beliefs and prejudices against particular groups of people.

What does preventing AIM do?

Prevent is one of the four elements of CONTEST, the government’s counter-terrorism strategy. It aims to stop people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism. The Home Office works with local authorities and a wide range of government departments, and community organisations to deliver the Prevent Strategy.

Why did Islam come to Australia?

According to radiocarbon dating, Muslim contact in Australia is known to have occurred as early as the 1500’s – namely from Makassan fishermen who travelled to Australia in search of sea slugs and sea cucumbers – which tended to attract high prices from the Chinese due to their use in medicine and cultural cuisine.

What are the 4 stages of radicalisation?

The New York Police Department (NYPD) report which systematically examined 11 in-depth case studies of Al Qa’ida-influenced radicalisation and terrorism conducted in the West identified four phases: pre-radicalisation, self- identification, indoctrination, and jihadisation (NYPD 2007: 4).

Can anyone be radicalised?

Anyone can be radicalised but there are some factors which may make a young person more vulnerable. These include: being easily influenced or impressionable. having low self-esteem or being isolated.