Summary of The different sects of Salafis & Madkhalis explained by Mohammed Hijāb

Main Ideas

• Targeting by Madkhalis:

  Hijāb and others who critique atheism and liberalism are being targeted by Madkhalis. The attacks are believed to escalate as individuals gain popularity or reach certain thresholds, such as subscriber counts on platforms like YouTube.

• Divergence of Salafi Groups:

  There is a distinction between different factions within Salafism, particularly between Madkhalis and those influenced by Jordanian Salafism. The Madkhalis are characterized by their strict adherence to certain scholars and their tendency to make "tabdiya" (declaring others as innovators).

• Spectrum of Beliefs:

  Within the Madkhali movement, there exists a spectrum of beliefs and practices, with varying degrees of tolerance towards other scholars and groups. The Jordanian Salafis, on the other hand, are more diverse in their acceptance of scholars and practices.

• Historical Context:

  Hijāb references historical relationships among scholars and how these have changed over time, leading to current divisions within the Salafi movement.

• Methodology of Engagement:

  There is a suggested roadmap for dealing with differing Salafi groups, emphasizing the importance of understanding their beliefs and the spectrum of tolerance they exhibit.

Detailed Bullet Points

• Targeting Dynamics:
  • Hijāb discusses how certain individuals become targets as they gain visibility.
  • Predictable behavior from Madkhalis in targeting those not aligned with political organizations.
• Salafi Group Distinctions:
  • Madkhalis: Known for making tabdiya of many scholars except a select few.
  • Jordanian Salafism: More tolerant and diverse, accepting a wider range of scholars.
• Spectrum of Beliefs:
  • Right side: More intolerant figures like Abdul Rahman Hassan.
  • Middle: Groups like Green Lane mosque, which have varying views.
  • Left side: Figures who are more accepting of liberal ideas, such as Mufti Menk.
• Historical Relationships:
  • Early friendships among scholars have deteriorated into divisions.
  • The impact of historical refutations on current affiliations.
• Engagement Strategy:

  Understanding the differing beliefs and practices within Salafi groups is essential for effective dialogue and engagement.

Speakers/Sources Featured

• Mohammed Hijāb: Main speaker and commentator on the topic.
• Other unnamed individuals: Mentioned in the context of discussions and predictions about targeting and affiliations within the Salafi movement.

Notable Quotes

— 07:11 — « This is the level of like this is the level we're talking about where would they differ in terms of aqida where Allah is, they wouldn't differ on any of that stuff any of it but they only differ on one thing which is who are the scholars that you take from. »

— 09:36 — « He has to decide whether he wants to be with the mat khalis or whether he wants to be with the Jordanians; these guys are against each other. »

— 10:45 — « The guys at the right of the spectrum here of the Jordanian salafi sympathizers, they would accept they would do that stuff. »

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