Tag: Salafism
As European authorities target Salafism, the word needs parsing
What exactly is Salafism? In continental Europe, the word is now used as a catchall for extreme and violent interpretations of Islam. This week for...
What makes a young British woman turn to Salafism?
Salafism is now thought to be the fastest growing Islamic faction in the UK. Salafism, often referred to as Wahhabism, is an ideology commonly associated with...
6 common misconceptions about Salafi Muslims in the West
Salafism, often referred to as ‘Wahhabism’, is widely regarded as a fundamentalist interpretation of Islam that fuels Jihadism and subjugates women. Some even lump...
Rochdale Muslims fear fervour of youth spilling into hate and violence
Community leaders paint a bleak picture for young Muslims living in the borough of Rochdale on the outskirts of Greater Manchester. They have grave...
