Summary of Salafism as a social movement with Dr Aaron Rock-Singer

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Salafism is a social movement that has its origins in the 20th century Middle East. The movement is characterized by a focus on tradition and the strict interpretation of religious texts. Salafism has been shaped by questions of women's presence in public space, female sexuality, and the power of the modern state.

  • 00:00:00 Aaron Roth Singer's new book, "The recently published book entitled "In the Shade of the Sunnah: Salafi Piety in the 20th Century Middle East" examines the emergence of salafism as a social movement, tracing the origins of four social practices that came to be distinctly selfies. Salafis, Roth argues, are not simply religious automatons, but are shaped by their environment in the same way as anyone else.
  • 00:05:00 Salafism is a social movement with adherents in the UK and other parts of Europe who adhere to the Creed methodology and way of life of the salaf, or pious predecessors. Salafism is not synonymous with terrorism or violence, and the majority of salafis are quietest politically.
  • 00:10:00 Abu Khadijah discusses how salafism is a social movement with a specific theological and legal approach, and how this has led to them being a minority within the broader Afghan jihadi movement in the 1980s. He goes on to say that this isn't all the case, and that as a result, salafis understand themselves as a self-understanding that is sincere, backed up by serious textual study, and engaged in an active reconstruction of the 7th century in order to mount a particular project in the 20th and 21st centuries.
  • 00:15:00 Salafism is a social movement that stresses the importance of tahit (tradition) in Islam. Salafis argue that their understanding of tahit is the correct one, and that this understanding is essential to mobilizing the social collective in pursuit of a particular project.
  • 00:20:00 This video discusses how Salafism, a social movement within Islam, can be understood within the context of 20th century ideological contestation, specifically with secular nationalism. Salafis care about appearance, specifically beard length, and there is an understandable motivation to do so if one is very committed to Islam. This is something that has been documented throughout Islamic history, going back to the Prophet Muhammad's time. However, in the 20th century, it becomes a site of contention among Islamic movements.
  • 00:25:00 Salafism is a social movement with a particular focus on bodily practice and appearance. It becomes an issue when Colonial Elites try to impose their own model of civilization on Muslims, and the post-colonial period is when this becomes a problem.
  • 00:30:00 Salafism is a social movement with a focus on following the example of Prophet Muhammad. One practice that Salafis adopt is wearing clothes that do not communicate arrogance. This has a trajectory of becoming less prevalent over time, as praying in shoes drops off and Abdul Noor starts to focus on other practices.
  • 00:35:00 The video discusses Salafism, which is a social movement with a focus on prayer and other religious practices. Salafism initially advocated for praying in shoes, but over time, they've developed a variety of other justifications for not engaging in the practice. Salafis are inconsistent, which is interesting because it reveals the internal tensions within the movement.
  • 00:40:00 Salafism is a social movement with a strong belief in separation of men and women in mosques and public space. This belief is based on a prohibition against gender mixing.
  • 00:45:00 The author discusses how, beginning in the 1970s, a new argument emerged in regards to segregation between men and women in Islam - that it is required by divine law. The author argues that this position is difficult to justify, as it requires a novel interpretation of scripture and is not supported by direct proof texts.
  • 00:50:00 This video provides a brief overview of the history and contemporary significance of Salafism, a conservative Muslim movement. Salafism is characterized by its adherence to a strict interpretation of the Quran and the Sunnah, or the teachings of Muhammad. The movement has been shaped by questions of women's presence in public space, female sexuality, and the power of the modern state. Salafism is also comparable to broader religious movements around the world during this period, due to the influence of colonialism and globalization.
  • 00:55:00 The video discusses Salafism as a social movement, discussing the importance of precision in religious practice and the significance of this trend in terms of the erosion of religious communities and the rise of secularism. Salafism, as a response to these factors, is seen as a healthy reaction.

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In "Shade of the Sunnah: Salafi Parties in the 20th Century Middle East," Dr. Aaron Rock-Singer examines the emergence of salafism as a social movement in the Middle East. Salafism is defined as a "return to the original ways of the Prophet Muhammad," and as such, Rock-Singer argues, it is deeply shaped by questions and concerns of the 20th century.

  • 01:00:00 In his book, "Shade of the Sunnah: Salafi Parties in the 20th Century Middle East," Dr. Aaron Rock-Singer examines the emergence of salafism as a social movement in the Middle East in the 20th century. Salafism is defined as a "return to the original ways of the Prophet Muhammad," and as such, Rock-Singer argues, it is deeply shaped by questions and concerns of the 20th century.

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