![]() ![]() The present form of Salafism appeared in the 20 th century. That is what Salafis claim to do very meticulously, acting or believing to act in the spirit of the Prophet Muhammad. Since these salaf are the best that Islam, or humanity, has to offer, if you want to be a good Muslim you must follow, imitate, emulate or act in accordance with them. “The best people are those living in my generation, then those coming after them, then those coming after them”. The word Salafism comes from al-salaf al-sālih (“the pious predecessors”), a term usually designating the first three generations of Muslims, according to a tradition ( hadīth) of the Prophet: ![]() This statement perfectly reflects what I refer to as the quest for purity: Salafism is considered by its adherents as the purest Islam, both a cozy refuge for believers and an unassailable fortress for the enemies. ![]() I used to be a Sufi, a Muslim Brother, a secular, … but now I’ve finally found the truth”. What is Salafism? Salafis will very often answer: “It is the truth. ![]()
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