The Decline Of Islamic Identity And The Rise Of Negative Identity, Causes And Social Consequences: An Analytical Study

Abstract

This paper offers a comprehensive analytical study of negative identity and its far-reaching effects on the moral, social, and intellectual dimensions of society. It examines how identity, when separated from ethical, constructive, and faith-based principles, transforms into a divisive and destructive force. The research underscores that the decline of Islamic identity, founded upon unity, justice, tolerance, and mutual respect, contributes significantly to the emergence of sectarianism, prejudice, and social disintegration. By engaging both sociological perspectives and Islamic teachings, the study argues that negative identity erodes collective consciousness, fosters extremism, and diminishes the capacity for critical and creative thought. Consequently, such identity crises weaken social harmony, moral responsibility, and national cohesion. The paper concludes that the restoration of a positive and Islamically guided identity is vital for cultivating social solidarity, intellectual growth, and sustainable peace within modern societies.