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==Origins==  

==Origins==  

The Salafi school, while of relatively recent origin (19th century), largely follows a train of thought attributed to the 13th century imam {{wpl|Ibn Taymayyih}} who issued a [[fatwa]] calling for [[jihad]] against the Mongolian conquerors. While the Mongolian Khans adopted the Islamic religion, Taymayyih insisted they did not implement or follow [[Sharia]] law, declared them {{wpl|takfir}} or unbelieving [[apostate]]s<ref>In pure, unadulterated Islam, religion is compulsory and there is no separation of church and state. Hence, conversion and apostasy are treason and [[Capital punishment|capital offense]]s. [http://sheikyermami.com/apostasy-whoever-changes-his-islamic-religion-kill-him/ Al-Bukhari (number 6922)]</ref>, and could be righteously overthrown.  Modern Salafists view Islam as under assault from the corrupting influences of [[Western World|Western Civilization]]; various leaders of Islamic [[nation state]]s, whether [[secular]] or [[religious]], have made peace treaties or participated in international conventions with non-Islamic governments (or the enemies of [[God]]). The success of Taymiyyah's revolution in throwing off the Mongolian invaders is an inspiration to modern Salafi theorists.   

The Salafi school, while of relatively recent origin (19th century), largely follows a train of thought attributed to the 13th century imam Ibn Taymayyih who issued a [[fatwa]] calling for [[jihad]] against the Mongolian conquerors. While the Mongolian Khans adopted the Islamic religion, Taymayyih insisted they did not implement or follow [[Sharia]] law, declared them [[takfir]] or unbelieving [[apostate]]s<ref>In pure, unadulterated Islam, religion is compulsory and there is no separation of church and state. Hence, conversion and apostasy are treason and [[Capital punishment|capital offense]]s. [http://sheikyermami.com/apostasy-whoever-changes-his-islamic-religion-kill-him/ Al-Bukhari (number 6922)]</ref>, and could be righteously overthrown.  Modern Salafists view Islam as under assault from the corrupting influences of [[Western World|Western Civilization]]; various leaders of Islamic [[nation state]]s, whether [[secular]] or [[religious]], have made peace treaties or participated in international conventions with non-Islamic governments (or the enemies of [[God]]). The success of Taymiyyah's revolution in throwing off the Mongolian invaders is an inspiration to modern Salafi theorists.   

Salafism teaches that voting in [[democratic]] elections is un-Islamic, whereas some [[Islamist]] groups such as the [[Muslim Brotherhood]] have formed political parties, field candidates and encourage voter participation.

Salafism teaches that voting in [[democratic]] elections is un-Islamic, whereas some [[Islamist]] groups such as the [[Muslim Brotherhood]] have formed political parties, field candidates and encourage voter participation.