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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 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.   

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.

*There is no making peace with the enemies of God.

*There is no making peace with the enemies of God.

*The earth is divided into two camps, ''Dar al Salam'' (the Realm of Peace) and ''Dar al Harb'' (the Realm of Conflict).

*The earth is divided into two camps, ''Dar al Salam'' (the Realm of Peace) and ''Dar al Harb'' (the Realm of Conflict).

*[Nation States]] are an artificial concept created by Western Christendom and Western Imperialism, and imposed upon Islam.

*[[Nation States]] are an artificial concept created by Western Christendom and Western Imperialism, and imposed upon Islam.

*There is no god but Allah and Mohammad is his Prophet.<ref>[[Islam#The_Five_Pillars_of_Islam|The First of Five Pillars]].</ref>

*There is no god but Allah and Mohammad is his Prophet.<ref>[[Islam#The Five Pillars of Islam|The First of Five Pillars]].</ref>

*Only Allah can create law as spoken through the mouth of his Prophet Mohammad.

*Only Allah can create law as spoken through the mouth of his Prophet Mohammad.

*Western parliamentary democracy is an attempt at man-made-law, and thus [[blasphemous]].

*Western parliamentary democracy is an attempt at man-made-law, and thus [[blasphemous]].

==Contrasts with Wahhabism==

==Contrasts with Wahhabism==

Although the term is often used interchangeably with "[[Wahhabism]]" this is objected to by its followers. While the teachings of Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab are a cornerstone of modern Salafism, the term 'Wahhabi' has become more associated with the Saudi religious establishment that receives funding and provides the veneer of legitimacy to the Saudi regime. The descendants of al-Wahhab have intermarried over generations with the descendants of Muhammad ibn Saud, mostly all of the present day House of Saud ruling class also carry the Wahhabi bloodline.<ref>[http://www.cfr.org/religion/mideast-threat-s-hard-define/p4702 The Mideast Threat That's Hard to Define], Youssef Michel Ibrahim, ''The Washington Post'', August 11, 2002. Retrieved from cfr.org </ref>  Today's leading Salafi writers have branded the Saudi ruling family as unbelieving [[apostate]]s of Islam<ref>''Millat Ibrahim'' (''[http://www.e-prism.org/images/Millat_Ibrahim_-_English.pdf The Religion of Ibrahim]''), Abu Muhammad al-Maqdisi, 1985.</ref>, in particular Abu Muhaamad al-Maqdisi's 1989 book, ''The Obvious Proofs of the Saudi State’s Impiety''.

Although the term is often used interchangeably with "[[Wahhabism]]" this is objected to by its followers. While the teachings of Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab are a cornerstone of modern Salafism, the term 'Wahhabi' has become more associated with the Saudi religious establishment that receives funding and provides the veneer of legitimacy to the Saudi regime. The descendants of al-Wahhab have intermarried over generations with the descendants of Muhammad ibn Saud, mostly all of the present day House of Saud ruling class also carry the Wahhabi bloodline.<ref>[http://www.cfr.org/religion/mideast-threat-s-hard-define/p4702 The Mideast Threat That's Hard to Define], Youssef Michel Ibrahim, ''The Washington Post'', August 11, 2002. Retrieved from cfr.org </ref>  Today's leading Salafi writers have branded the Saudi ruling family as unbelieving [[apostate]]s of Islam,<ref>''Millat Ibrahim'' (''[http://www.e-prism.org/images/Millat_Ibrahim_-_English.pdf The Religion of Ibrahim]''), Abu Muhammad al-Maqdisi, 1985.</ref> in particular Abu Muhaamad al-Maqdisi's 1989 book, ''The Obvious Proofs of the Saudi State’s Impiety''.

==Notes==

==Notes==

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