salafism
Salafism is a conservative and puritanical movement within Sunni Islam that seeks to emulate the practices and beliefs of the early Islamic generations, known as the salaf. It prioritizes a literal and strict interpretation of the Quran and Hadith, and advocates for a return to what it considers to be the pure and authentic form of Islam.
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