The roots of religious extremism : understanding the salafi doctrine of al-wala' wal bara' / Mohamed Bin Ali.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bin Ali, Mohamed, author.

Series:

Imperial College Press insurgency and terrorism series ; 2335-6847. vol. 9.

Imperial College Press insurgency and terrorism series, 2335-6847 ; volume 9

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Islamic fundamentalism.

Jihad.

Radicalism--Religious aspects--Islam.

Radicalism.

Terrorism--Religious aspects--Islam.

Terrorism.

Ideology--Religious aspects--Islam.

Ideology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (313 p.)

Place of Publication:

London : Imperial College Press, [2016]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"One of the issues in contemporary Islamic thought which has attracted considerable attention amongst Muslim scholars and within the Muslim community is the valid and appropriate attitude of Muslims to relationships with non-Muslims. A major source of confusion and controversy with regards to this relationship comes from the allegation that Muslims must reserve their love and loyalty for fellow Muslims, and reject and declare war on the rest of humanity — most acutely seen through the Islamic concept of Al-Wala' wal Bara' (WB) translated as “Loyalty and Disavowal”, which appears to be central in the ideology of modern Salafism.This book investigates the dynamics and complexities of the concept of WB within modern Salafism and aims to understand the diverse interpretation of this concept; and how modern Salafis understand and apply the concept in contemporary religious, social and political settings. The book discovers that the complexities, diversities and disputes surrounding the concept in modern Salafism often revolve around issues of social, political and current realities.The significance of this book lies in the fact that comprehending modern Salafis' conception of WB, its realities and complexities has become an urgent priority in the lives of Muslims today."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents; Acknowledgements; About the Author; Introduction; Background; Significance of the Study; Objectives of the Study; Scope and Limitations of the Study; Sources of Research and Methodology; The Chapters; Chapter 1 Modern Salafism and the Islamic Concept of Al-Wala' wal Bara'; Introduction; Part I: Introduction to Modern Salafism; Meaning of Salafism; History of Salafism; Modern Salafism; The Salafi-Wahhabi Connection; Modern Salafism: Realities and Complexities; Modern Salafism: Factions and Categories; Characteristics of Modern Salafism; The Modern Salafi Ideology

Components of Modern SalafismAqidah; Approach to Islamic Law; Political Activism; Conclusion (for Part I); Part II: Introduction to the Concept of WB; Definition of Al-Wala' wal Bara'; Historical Emergence of WB in Modern Salafism; Significance of WB in Modern Salafism; Various Dimensions of WB in Modern Salafism; Aqidah Dimension; Social Dimension; Political Dimension; Jihadi Dimension; Conclusion (for Part II); Chapter 2 Significance of Surah Al-Mumtahanah and Millat Ibrahim in Salafis' Conception of Al-Wala' wal Bara'; Introduction; Introduction to Surah Al-Mumtahanah

The Story of Hatib Bin Abi Balta'ahThe Issue of Wala' and Salafis' Debate on It; Defining the "Enemies" of God and Muslims; Wala' and Bara' from the Examples of Prophet Abraham; Parts Four and Five of Surah Al-Mumtahanah; WB in Other Parts of the Quran; Conclusion; Chapter 3 Al-Wala' wal Bara' in the Salafi-Wahhabi Ideology; Introduction; Wahhabism: Definition, History and Concepts; Wahhabism and the Concept of WB; WB in Early Days of Wahhabism; WB in Twentieth-Century Wahhabism; Political Dimension of WB in Twentieth-Century Wahhabism; WB in the Saudi Educational System

The Exportation of WB Outside Saudi BordersCriticism of Saudi Educational System and Its Concept of WB; Conclusion; Chapter 4 Analyzing the Spectrum of Al-Wala' wal Bara' in Modern Salafism; Introduction; WB: What Do All Salafis Agree and Disagree on?; Issue 1 - Kufr and Kuffar: To Hate or Not to Hate?; Issue 2 - Ruling with Other Than What God Has Revealed and Relations with Non-Muslim Countries; Abu Muhammad Al-Maqdisi; Madkhali and Jami Salafis; Issue 3 - Aiding Non-Muslims Against Muslims; Issue 4 - Accepting Gifts from Kuffar and Congratulating Them on Their Festivals; Conclusion

Chapter 5 Analyzing the Writings of Purists, Politicos and Jihadi Salafis on Al-Wala' wal Bara'Introduction; Contemporary Salafi Factions: The Purists, Politicos and Jihadis; Purist Salafis; Politico Salafis; Jihadi Salafis; Salih Bin Fawzan Al-Fawzan; Brief Profile of Al-Fawzan; Al-Fawzan's Book: Al-Wala' wal Bara' Fil Islam; Indications of Taking the Kuffar as Mawla (Friends or Supporters); The Outward Manifestations of Taking the Muslims as Mawla; Categories of People Whom Muslims Should Hate and Love; Ayman Al-Zawahiri; Brief Profile of Al-Zawahiri

Al-Zawahiri's Book: Al-Wala' wal Bara': Aqidah Manqulah wa Waqi' Mafqud

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-300).

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-78326-393-8