Abstract
In the United States, Salafism has become synonymous with Islamic fundamentalism or Jihadism. But what do we really know about Salafism?
Join host Naghmeh Sohrabi as she speaks in this episode of Counter/Argument with Raihan Ismail, author of Rethinking Salafism: The Transnational Networks of Salafi ‘Ulama in Egypt, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, about misconceptions surrounding Salafi thought, the surprising diversity in Salafi traditions, and the significance of local contexts in shaping their positions on issues such as Shi’ism, women, and allegiance to rulers.