Salafism, as stated, 18th c.-present
Early Modern · stated scope
Salafism is a Sunni Islamic reform movement whose adherents hold that the earliest generations of Muslims, known as the Salaf, represent the most authentic model for religious practice and belief. It emerged as a distinct tendency primarily in the Arabian Peninsula during the 18th century and has since spread across Muslim-majority and Muslim-minority communities worldwide. It is principally associated with textual literalism in interpreting the Quran and Hadith, rejection of later juridical innovations, and varying positions on engagement with political and social institutions.
Cluster:Faithful Observance
Sanctity & Transcendence is the strongest elevation, joined by Tradition & Continuity, Assigned Groups, and Non-Maleficence. The pattern is devout and role-ordered, with restraint. Elevated Non-Maleficence is what separates it from Ordered Tradition.
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Neighbors
- 1Muslim Brotherhood, as realized, 1928-presentDistance: 19Compare
- 2Calvinism, as stated, 16th c.-presentDistance: 19Compare
- 3Catholic Integralism, as stated, 20th c.-presentDistance: 20Compare
- 4Reactionary Traditionalism, as stated, 19th c.-presentDistance: 23Compare
- 5The Qur'an, as stated, 7th c.Distance: 23Compare
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