Salafism After The Arab Awakening

Synopsis

One Of The Most Interesting Consequences Of The Arab Awakening Has Been The Central Role Of Salafists In A Number Of Countries. In Particular, There Seems To Have Been A Move Away From Traditional Quietism Towards An Increasing Degree Of Politicisation. The Arrival On The Political Scene Of Salafist Parties In Egypt, Tunisia, And Yemen, As Well As The Seemingly Growing Desire Of Salafists In Other Arab Countries To Enter Institutional Politics Through The Creation Of Political Parties, Highlights Quite Clearly The Debates Around How To React To The Awakening Within Salafist Circles. This Book Examines In Detail How Salafism, Both Theologically And Politically, Is Contending With The Arab Uprisings Across A Number Of Countries. The Focus Is Primarily On What Kind Of Politicisation, If Any, Has Taken Place And What Forms It Has Adopted. As Some Of The Contributions Make Clear, Politicisation Does Not Necessarily Diminish The Role Of Jihad Or The Influence Of Quietism, Revealing Tensions And Struggles Within The Complex World Of Salafism--front Flap. Salafism After The Arab Awakening : Contending With People's Power / Francesco Cavatorta And Fabio Merone -- Revisiting Wiktorowicz : Categorising And Defining The Branches Of Salafism / Joas Wagemakers -- Unpacking The Sacred Canopy : Egypt's Salafis Between Religion And Politics / Khalil Al-anani -- Lebanon's Salafis : Opportunities And Constraints In A Divided Society / Adham Saouli -- To Rebel Or Not To Rebel : Dilemmas Among Saudi Salafis In A Revolutionary Age / Stéphane Lacroix -- Salafi Movements And The Political Process In Morocco / Mohammed Masbah -- The Establishment And Positioning Of Al-rashad : A Case Study Of Political Salafism In Yemen / Judit Kuschnitzki -- The Dual Effect Of The Arab Spring On Salafi Integration : Political Salafism In Jordan / Joas Wagemakers -- Salafis At War In Syria : Logics Of Fragmentation And Realignment / Thomas Pierret -- The Multi-faceted Dimensions Of Tunisian Salafism / Stefano M. Torelli -- Salafi Dynamics In Kuwait : Politics, Fragmentation And Change / Zoltan Pall -- Gender Activism In Salafism : A Case Study Of Salafi Women In Tunis / Iris Kolman --quietist Salafis, The Arab Spring And The Politicisation Process / Laurent Bonnefoy -- Conclusion : Salafis And The Acceptance Of The Political / Roel Meijer. Francesco Cavatorta, Fabio Merone (editors). Includes Bibliographical References And Index.