Chatham House Primer: Jihadism

A talk given by Shiraz Maher, Deputy Director, International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation, King's College London and author of the book Salafi-Jihadism: The History of an Idea given at CFhatham House in June 2016.

This video presentation aims to demystify some of the core issues surrounding Salafi-jihadism, while also explaining the intricacies within a broad and diverse religious tradition that is often caricatured in the media.

The talk explores the concept of jihad, accounting for its evolution and trajectory over time.

The talk covers:
+ The different branches of Islam
+ Understanding Salafism
+ Differences within Salafism
+ Salafism and Wahhabism
+ Five core ideas integral to Salafi-jihadism: jihad, takfir, wala wal bara, tauhid, hakimiyya
+ Debunking common myths and misconceptions around jihad

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