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Salafism (Noun)

Meaning

A militant group of extremist Sunnis who believe themselves the only correct interpreters of the Koran and consider moderate Muslims to be infidels; seek to convert all Muslims and to insure that its own fundamentalist version of Islam will dominate the world.

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Examples

  • The organization's extremist ideology was rooted in salafism, leading them to launch violent attacks on moderate Muslim communities.
  • Salafism played a key role in the radicalization of the militant group, fueling their hatred towards Western societies.
  • In recent years, the spread of salafism through online platforms has been a major concern for global security agencies.
  • The militant group's adherence to salafism led them to reject the legitimacy of moderate Muslim leaders and governments.
  • Experts argue that the spread of salafism is a key factor contributing to the rise of extremist movements across the Middle East.

Synonyms

  • Salafi Movement

Hypernyms

  • Islamism
  • Muslimism
  • Mohammedanism
  • Muhammadanism
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