There has been a major shift in the focus of an important and influential Islamic sect across the Middle East and North Africa.
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The biggest challenge is that the government does not have a monopoly over the legitimate use of force.
The debate around photos of two Nigerian Salafi clerics taken in London wasn’t a trivial conversation about dress and recreational choices. It was loaded with symbolism.
Muslims from the Salafist tradition can often be seen as ‘radical.’ There is not much understanding of Salafism, its history and its diversity. Here’s what it means to be a Salafist.
The American Muslim population is one of the most diverse. So, what are the religious and political leanings of America’s different Muslim communities?
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Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, Georgia State University
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