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'''Salafism''' is a generic term which refers to a branch of [[Sunni]] [[fundamentalist]] [[Islam]]ic thought.
'''Salafism''' is a generic term which refers to a branch of [[Sunni]] [[fundamentalist]] [[Islam]]ic thought.
It claims that the [[religion]] founded by [[Muhammad]] and his companions was perfect at the time of its creation but that it has subsequently been weakened by [[Consumerism|materialist]] interferences, [[rationalism]], and innovations. Salafis tend to be anti-[[imperialist]] and blame Western civilization for corrupting and contaminating Islamic society.
It claims that the [[religion]] founded by [[Muhammad]] and his companions was perfect at the time of its creation but that it has subsequently been weakened by [[Consumerism|materialist]] interferences, [[rationalism]], and innovations. Salafis tend to be anti-[[imperialist]] and blame Western civilization for corrupting and contaminating Islamic society. The term 'religion', in Salafi thought, is all encompassing, and includes the notion of civil governmental authority.
The term ''salaf'' refers to the predecessors, or the first three generations of Muslims. But the Salafi school of thought appeared in modern times as a reaction against Western influences. The views have gained wide mainstream acceptance throughout the Middle East. The term [[Qutbism]] is used for more radical and violent ideas.
The term ''salaf'' refers to the predecessors, or the first three generations of Muslims. But the Salafi school of thought appeared in modern times as a reaction against Western influences. The views have gained wide mainstream acceptance throughout the Middle East. The term [[Qutbism]] is used for more radical and violent ideas.