Salafiyya
Salafiyya is a reformist current within Sunni Islam that seeks to restore the practices of the pious predecessors (the Salaf), emphasizing the Qur’an and the Sunnah and purging later innovations (bid’ah). It is not one organization but a family of related currents that advocate renewal of religious life in a manner compatible with modern knowledge.
Origins and development: The movement emerged in the late 19th century in the Ottoman Empire’s Arab lands,
Core ideas and methods: Salafiyya emphasizes tawhid (oneness of God), adherence to the Qur’an and Hadith, and
Legacy and modern usage: In the 20th and 21st centuries, the term Salafiyya has been applied to