Rethinking Salafism : the transnational networks of Salafi ʻulama in Egypt, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia / Raihan Ismail.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ismail, Raihan, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Salafīyah--Political aspects.

Salafīyah.

Ulama--Political activity.

Ulama.

Islam and politics--21st century.

Islam and politics.

Physical Description:

295 pages ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2021]

Summary:

"This book analyses the transnational networks of Salafi Sunni Muslim 'ulama, encompassing Egypt, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. It examines how these networks of conservative 'ulama have been developed and sustained, while taking into consideration the contest between their alternative political persuasions: activists versus quietists. The book evaluates the impacts of local and regional circumstances on the transnational networks of Salafi 'ulama. It examines how these networks are fostered or destabilised by these interactions, resulting in contestations and negotiations over Salafi religious and political identities. This book also offers a reassessment of existing Salafi typology by examining the attitudes of the 'ulama towards the Sunni-Shia divide, towards jihadi-Salafism, and towards social issues concerning Muslim societies"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: 1. Salafism

2. Transnational Solidarity of Salafi `Ulama: The Politics of Islamism'

3. Transnational Networks of Salafi `Ulama: The Debate over the Sunni-Shi'a Divide'

4. Transnational Networks of Salafi `Ulama: Haraki/Quietist Unity in the Face of Jihadi Salafism?'

5. Transnational Networks of `Ulama: Contesting the Social Sphere'.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780190948955

0190948957

OCLC:

1243012896

Publisher Number:

99989028330