Salafism in Lebanon: From Apoliticism to Transnational Jihadism

by Robert G Rabil and Robert G. Rabil

Book Overview

Salafism, comprised of fundamentalist Islamic movements whose adherents consider themselves the only "saved" sect of Islam, has been little studied, remains shrouded in misconceptions, and has provoked new interest as Salafists have recently staked a claim to power in some Arab states while spearheading battles against "infidel" Arab regimes during recent rebellions in the Arab world. Robert G. Rabil examines the emergence and development of Salafism...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1626161178
• ISBN13: 9781626161177
• Release Date: October 2014
• Publisher: Georgetown University Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 8.9"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher