Salafi Essays

فقد ثبت في الحديث الصحيح أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: افترقت اليهود على إحدى وسبعين فرقة، وافترقت النصارى على اثنتين وسبعين فرقة، وستفترق هذه الأمة على ثلاث وسبعين فرقة كلها في النار إلا واحدة، قيل: من هي يا رسول الله؟ قال: من كان على مثل ما أنا عليه وأصحابي. وفي بعض الروايات: هي الجماعة. رواه أبو داود والترمذي وابن ماجه والحاكم، وقال: صحيح على شرط مسلم . It is proven in the authentic Hadith that the Prophet peace be upon him said: Jews divided to seventy one bands, and the Christians split

Terrorism & Homegrown Extremism Terrorism is a confusing term that it is very difficult to clearly define due to the many different meanings that it has acquired throughout history since the French Revolution (Hoffman, 2006). Many different current events that have occurred since then, such as the 9/11 attacks among many others, have altered or modified the meaning of terrorism. However, most modern definitions of terrorism agree that terrorism is the use violence to accomplish a political, religious

The Arab Spring did not arise out of women’s rights issues. It was out of the necessity for regime change amongst human rights violations and poor living standards. Women played an integral part in demanding change during the various revolutions. It is unclear whether or not the Arab Spring should be considered successful regarding the advancement of gender equality and the protection of women’s rights. However, it did give women a platform to express what kind of government they wish to have. The

Hassan Ajami We usually think that today the dominant conflicts in the Middle East are between the Sunnis and the Shiites. But this is not an accurate account of what is going on. This is so because the Sunnis are divided into different schools of thought, exactly as the Shiites are. In fact, there are at least three secrets of the current Muslim wars, which this article aims to clarify.

From the 15th to the 19th century, the expansion of territory, technology, and religion was all taking off in Europe and the Middle Eastern countries. Territorial expansion led to many conflicts between the Ottoman Empire and European Countries. Then, technology started to advance along the way and this improved European colonial powers. Muslims may have struggled with advancement “because economic and technological developments require a high level of innovation and creativity, some scholars

In recent decades, the rise and spread of Islamist political movements have been at the forefront of studies and media attention. Social and political relations interconnected with Islamist movements, and their respected countries hold great significance. As both Sunni and Shi’a revivalist movements receive a great deal of news time, the same cannot be said about other Islamist groups and their offshoots such as Sufism. The mystical beliefs and practices of Sufi tradition have historically set Sufis

Down in the Chapel: Religious life in an American Prison, by Joshua Dubler, (1st ed.) [Kindle version]. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2013. (pp. 1-377; Intro No. 1-8124). Retrieved from https://www.Amazon.com Author Joshua Dubler, writer of Down in the Chapel: Religious life in an American Prison, argues that the inmates of Pennsylvania’s Graterford maximum-security prison are a religiously passionate diverse group of people. These findings are conflicting when mirrored with the previously

The progression of technology has changed the face of terrorism. By examining the improved skills of terrorists and governments brought about through technology, this report will examine the impact of technology on terrorism. On the thirteenth of November 2015, a chain of terrorist attacks befell in Paris, the capital of France, and its northern suburb, Saint-Denis. Three suicide bombers struck near the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, trailed by suicide bombings and mass shootings at cafés, restaurants

LEADERS AND ETHICAL DILEMMAS Name: Institution: Course: Tutor: Date: A leader is someone who offers leadership roles to others. A leader is someone who should have vision and goals to meet. They only achieve their goals by taking steps and strength which keeps them moving towards their goals without any obstacles. What differentiate a leader with others is all about the traits. Leaders are required to have traits that are inborn or improved during one’s leadership. Integrity

of reason and human intellectual, a moral obligation can only be justified when it agrees with reason. Their approach was different from the traditionalist. This thought is similar to what Imam Muhammad Abduh -one of the most influential figure of Salafi movement-stated which is that Muslims needed to use reasons and be rational and avoid the slavish imitation of tradition. Explain Western modernity by mentioning the period in which it began and some of its major elements. Western modernity

The ungoverned territories are being contested over oil and gas facilities by militia groups such as ISIS other Salafi Jihadist groups who move south to attack the major Oil reservoirs. Investments in oil production in the Middle East has slowed because of this unrest in the regions, “Iraqi oil production has not risen with demand, in part because investment in the

Sunni Islamic fundamentalist sect advocating a strict form of Wahhabi law and developed into a Salafist-jihadi group in 2009, influenced by the Wahhabi movement. The movement is so diffuse that fighters associated with it do not necessarily follow Salafi doctrine. Boko Haram seeks the establishment of an Islamic state in Nigeria. It opposes the Westernization of Nigerian society and the concentration of the wealth of the country among members of a small political elite, mainly in the Christian south

Aaron Zelin’s article Al-Qaeda in Syria: A Closer Look at ISIS Part One and Two gives in-depth information about al-Zarqawi’s connection to al-Qaeda and the eventual creation of ISIS. Zelin claims that in 2005, Zarqawi was sent two letters from the deputy head of al- Qaeda Central in Pakistan informing him that he needed to tone down his violent tactics, as they felt that they were hurting the long-term goals of jihadists, and they correctly predicted that this would alienate the Sunnis. What followed

The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria Islamic is a Salafi jihadist militant group that follows a fundamentalist, Wahhabi doctrine of Sunni Islam. Its adoption of the name Islamic State and its idea of a caliphate have been widely criticised, with the United Nations, various governments, and mainstream Muslim groups rejecting its statehood. This group has been designated a terrorist organisation by the United Nations and many individual

Among all the topics related to the Monotheistic religion, I found the topic about ISIS is what interested me the most. The reason why I chose this topic is that I want to learn more about the differences between ISIS and Al Qaeda and why they have become the world’s most concern. In this paper, I provide a brief introduction of both ISIS and Al Qaeda. I also discuss the differences between these two groups. One thing in common is that both ISIS and Al Qaeda are the two largest terror groups. Al-Qaeda

fault” (Nawaz 13), by another child (who was once his friend) during AIDS epidemic. While the B-boys were not a terrorist group, Nawaz showed interest in them the way some view terrorist organizations; a development of loyalty. Another attended a Salafi mosque, with little knowledge in Islam or political consciousness, and felt a connection to the mosque due to the ability to feel a connection with those who attended. “The initial appeal of the mosque was therefore not its political or social message

1 – Introduction A- Identification of Ethical Problem The ethical dilemma is freedom of speech vs. truth-telling. Freedom of speech and expression is important in the media because it strongly ensures that there is democracy. Freedom of speech gives any media practitioner the right to freely express what he or she thinks about a certain topic or a certain person. In expression of one’s opinion, he or she does not find the urge to protect the reputation of the company or person or product they are

The element of surrealism continues to thicken in US politics this election season. A race for the White House pitting arguably the two most unpopular candidates in history has entered the homestretch amid gaffes and divisive rhetoric unlike anything witnessed in previous cycles. If Hillary Clinton outlasts Donald Trump for the presidency, as polls presently suggest, it will be thanks to her rival’s loose lips and inability to stay on message rather than the visibly underwhelming nature of her campaign

America is not the country it use to be, no more are the days of simplicity. In recent years, Obama has changed many different aspects of this country. In fact, Obama has had an impact on health care, education, and war in both negative and positive ways. On March 23, 2010, Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, into law. This act led to changes within hospitals and workplaces across the nation. One change is the way hospitals are run. According to

Wahhabists have a very strong hatred for those not in the Wahhabist community, especially those in the western world. Many of the Wahhabist beliefs are similar to those of the Salafists, but Wahhabism is rooted on teaching from the 18th century, where as Salafi islam is quite distinct. Wahhabism is a pared-down Islam that rejects modern influences, while Salafism seeks to reconcile Islam with modernism. They both reject traditional teachings on Islam in favor of direct, ‘fundamentalist’ reinterpretation