What is extremism in Islam? - Q&A - Sh. Shady Alsuleiman

Many people misuse the expression ''extremism'' in the context of Islam and say that Muslims are extreme for practicing basic teachings of Islam. What is really extremism according to Islam?

The hadeeth which condemns extremism was narrated from 'Abd-Allaah ibn Mas'ood (may Allaah be pleased with him) who said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "Those who go to extremes are doomed." He said it three times.
[Narrated by Muslim (2670)]