Do Muslims have a responsibility to address radicalism?

As a Muslim, I feel like with the ongoing progression of radicalism, the more we have defended ourselves the more we look guilty. Our response remains the same in light of any act of radicalism and now it has become monotonous and mediocre for non-Muslims.

the OP is not asking for muslims to 'defend islam' or deny responsibility , it is to accept some level of responsibility and address the problems that their doctrine is causing

I think that the Muslim community can make a massive difference and can certainly play a significant role in tackling radicalisation. However, they shouldn't feel as though it's their responsibility to deal with people who, quite frankly, are pretty sick (in the sense that they believe in some pretty horrible things). I think if a more liberal interpretation is promoted and more is done to help people who are vulnerable (people who have had a tough upbringing or people who feel as though their lives have no purpose maybe due to gangs, drugs etc.) then maybe we could see some change. I find that it's often people who weren't so religious who suddenly turn around and become extremists so maybe scholars can try and get in touch with these kind of people who may do this 180 degree turn.

addressing the problem, defending the religion. you say potato I say potato, same difference.

I personally would say no. But regardless it would certainly be extraordinarily helpful if they all came together to do so. Extremism grows up within their own religious community, and no one is in a better position to nip it in the bud than fellow Muslims, and especially Islamic authorities such as Imams. Although they have no responsibility as individuals to address this problem, it most certainly does relate to them in some respect, so it's annoying when Muslims scoff or scorn the idea that they should attempt to help address the problem, because it's plain to see that they have a greater opportunity than anyone to do something that might really help. So it's a shame to see that so many seem genuinely quite smug about squandering such an opportunity. Ok, you don't care. But why be proud of that?

Props to Qualliam and Maajid Nawaz, the world needs more like you.

I personally would say no. But regardless it would certainly be extraordinarily helpful if they all came together to do so. Extremism grows up within their own religious community, and no one is in a better position to nip it in the bud than fellow Muslims, and especially Islamic authorities such as Imams. Although they have no responsibility as individuals to address this problem, it most certainly does relate to them in some respect, so it's annoying when Muslims scoff or scorn the idea that they should attempt to help address the problem, because it's plain to see that they have a greater opportunity than anyone to do something that might really help. So it's a shame to see that so many seem genuinely quite smug about squandering such an opportunity. Ok, you don't care. But why be proud of that?

Props to Qualliam and Maajid Nawaz, the world needs more like you.

I personally would say no. But regardless it would certainly be extraordinarily helpful if they all came together to do so. Extremism grows up within their own religious community, and no one is in a better position to nip it in the bud than fellow Muslims, and especially Islamic authorities such as Imams. Although they have no responsibility as individuals to address this problem, it most certainly does relate to them in some respect, so it's annoying when Muslims scoff or scorn the idea that they should attempt to help address the problem, because it's plain to see that they have a greater opportunity than anyone to do something that might really help. So it's a shame to see that so many seem genuinely quite smug about squandering such an opportunity. Ok, you don't care. But why be proud of that?

Props to Qualliam and Maajid Nawaz, the world needs more like you.

Those people are under the radar how can you know if someone is radical they are not going to tell you to your face

I personally would say no. But regardless it would certainly be extraordinarily helpful if they all came together to do so. Extremism grows up within their own religious community, and no one is in a better position to nip it in the bud than fellow Muslims, and especially Islamic authorities such as Imams. Although they have no responsibility as individuals to address this problem, it most certainly does relate to them in some respect, so it's annoying when Muslims scoff or scorn the idea that they should attempt to help address the problem, because it's plain to see that they have a greater opportunity than anyone to do something that might really help. So it's a shame to see that so many seem genuinely quite smug about squandering such an opportunity. Ok, you don't care. But why be proud of that?

Props to Qualliam and Maajid Nawaz, the world needs more like you.