what are the main causes of extremism in Islam?

 The causes of extremism in Islam are complex and multifaceted. Here are some of the main factors that are often cited as contributing to extremism in Islam:

• Failed secularism: The extent to which failed secularism affects the MENA region is a key issue. The lack of a strong secular state can lead to political instability and sectarian tensions, which can in turn fuel extremism
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• Sectarian divisions: Sectarian tension between Sunni and Shi'ite is not related to extremism, but affects the tension between Iran and much of the Arab world, and has a serious impact on the stability of Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait
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• Economic despair: Economic despair is another factor that can contribute to the spread of extremism. Poverty and unemployment can create a sense of hopelessness and desperation, which can make people more susceptible to extremist ideologies
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• Political factors: Despotic governments, civil war, and anarchy can also contribute to the spread of extremist movements
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• Salafabism: According to a chapter in a book on recognizing religious extremism, the extremist theological-ideological amalgam of Salafabism is the more precise lens for recognizing extremism in Islam. This chapter identifies seven key attributes of a religious extremist, which are illustrated via a concise examination of Buddhist extremism in Myanmar before being applied to Islam
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It is important to note that the vast majority of Muslims do not support extremism and violence

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