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Rachid Iyalal on Salafism and Umayyah case
The main cover of the article addresses an assessment of the current state of Salafi currents, with a focus on the crisis of Salafi thought in the modern era. It indicates that Salafism is living through a challenge, as it has increasingly relied on social media platforms operated by thinkers and researchers leaning toward enlightenment, which alarms the Salafi movement that perceives this as a threat and responds with violent methods such as excommunication and insults. This reflects a genuine crisis in its ability to persuade and attract followers. The article highlights a historical conflict between reason and transmission (religious tradition), noting that issues like the "Ignorance of the Messenger" have historically been politicized to justify ignorance and acceptance of illiterate rulers, thereby helping to sustain authoritarian regimes. It also emphasizes that the core of the intellectual crisis lies in the struggle between science and reason on one side, and religious traditions on the other. Weakening the role of reason hampers the progress of Islamic civilization, while strengthening reason and scientific methodology opens pathways to development and modernity. In conclusion, the article states that Salafi thought today suffers from a deep crisis, marked by the increasing use of restrictive and discouraging methods against criticism and intellectual renewal.
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