Salafism in Malaysia: historical account on its emergence and motivations

• Main Author: Malik, Maszlee
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English; English
• Published: 2015
• Subjects: BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc; HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/49250/1/ISEAS_Emergence_of_Salafism_Malaysia_paper.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/49250/5/49250_%281%29.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/49250/

The term Salafism refers to an interpretation of Islam that seeks to restore Islamic faith and practice to the way they existed at the time of Prophet Muhammad and the early generations of his followers. Since this early period represented the golden age of Islam in its pure form, Salafis believe it...