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Natana Delong-Bas has identified a divide in Salafism that results in three trends. This split comes from differing views on the ideals of Salafism, namely: Emphasis on reestablishing the Caliphate where tawhid (absolute monotheism) gives legitimacy to political agendas, the belief that Muslims must be returned to “true” Islam before any political goal can be achieved, and the obligation of missionary […] Continue reading →