The article reveals the concepts of destructive religious movements as much as possible. The article also discusses the concept of destructive religious movements based on definitions in specific research papers. The main thing in the article analyzes the works of scientists who conducted research on destructive religious movements in general. The truth is that today the vast majority of terrorist acts with a religious background are carried out with the participation of representatives of Islamic destructive trends. Such moments negatively affect the domestic legislation of any state, that is, its political and legal situation. As well as encroachment on the rights of citizens. The activities organized by destructive political currents are characterized by an anti-humanistic character, which includes moral values.

Currently, politicization of destructive trends, active participation in political processes in individual countries is becoming an urgent issue in the field of religious studies. Destructive currents are not only a concept concerning the Islamic religion. Any world religion is distinguished by the existence of currents and sects within itself. In many ways, this should not be considered as related to religion, but only as the most politicized trend. Characterizing destructive currents from this point of view, it is necessary first of all to pay special attention to the peculiarities of their occurrence.