Salafi-Jihadism

A militant Islamist ideology combining Salafism with jihadist activism.

Articles with this tag: 2 Updated: August 7, 2026

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Al-Shabaab (Harakat al-Shabaab al-Mujahidin) Al-Shabab Al-Shabaab is a Salafi‑jihadist militant group that emerged in Somalia, known for insurgency, attacks in the Horn of Africa, and affiliation with al‑Qaeda; it has influenced region…

Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) — overview, history and impact

Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) — overview, history and impact Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant ISIL (also ISIS, IS, or Daesh) is a Salafi‑jihadist militant group that declared a caliphate in 2014. This article outlines its origins, ideology, territorial rule, tactics, affili…