Syed Huzaifah Bin Othman Alkaff, Muhammad Haziq Bin Jani
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Abstract As a multi-ethnic and multi-religious society, Singapore prizes religious harmony and social cohesion. Given that Salafism is commonly assumed to be linked with conservative attitudes, exclusivism, extremism and even jihadism, Salafis in Singapore have been the subject of public attention and concern. However, there is diversity within the community of Singaporean Muslims who identify as Salafi or have been labelled as Salafi. This paper explores the contemporary landscape of Salafism in Singapore through interviews with individuals from various Salafi and Salafi-affiliated groups. This paper seeks to clarify the differences among the various Salafi groups as well as explain how Salafi ideas have developed in Singapore and the extent to which contemporary Salafis in Singapore find their ideas acceptable in Singapore’s secular and democratic context.
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Journal of Muslim Minority Affairs is a peer reviewed research journal produced by the Institute of Muslim Minority Affairs (IMMA) as part of its publication programme. Published since 1979, the journalhas firmly established itself as a highly respected and widely acclaimed academic and scholarly publication providing accurate, reliable and objective information. Journal of Muslim Minority Affairs provides a forum for frank but responsible discussion of issues relating to the life of Muslims in non-Muslim societies. The journalhas become increasingly influential as the subject of Muslim minorities has acquired added significance. About 500 million Muslims, fully one third of the world Muslim population of 1.5 billion, live as minorities in 149 countries around the globe. Even as minorities they form significant communities within their countries of residence. What kind of life do they live? What are their social, political and economic problems? How do they perceive their strengths and weakness? What above all, is their future in Islam and in the communities of their residence? The journal explores these and similar questions from the Muslim and international point of view in a serious and responsible manner.
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