Reformist
Salafis believe that the use of violence will prompt a pernicious response from state authorities, who would limit the capacity of the movement to promote its manhaj.
Meanwhile, the UAE-backed
Salafis and Saleh supporters accused the Islah Party of letting down the Hajour tribes, pointing out that even though they are effectively in control of the internationally recognized government, the troops closest to the battle, led by Yahya Saleh, never joined the fight.
As a religion scholar connected with Al-Rashad
Salafi Party, can you explain what's the
Salafis' view regarding the war in Yemen?
Translating the Arabic concept Al-Wala' wal Bara as loyalty and disavowal, Ali describes how some modern
Salafis interpret it as a command for unquestioned loyalty to God, Islam, and Muslim and absolute hatred for anything or anyone else.
Careful to distinguish between politically quietist, politically activist (haraki), and militant jihadist
Salafis, Rabil examines not only what
Salafis preach in terms of doctrine and creed, but also, more importantly, how it is implemented (manhaj), particularly with respect to the central doctrine of tawhid (monotheism in its various manifestations).
Egyptian Shiites claim they have 8 million adherents in Egypt, while anti-Shia
Salafis say there are only a few thousand.
He pointed to the large population of the
Salafis in Jordan, and said the Arab country has a great potential for ISIL supporters.
Support for the Islamic State group runs strongest among jihadi
Salafis. The jihadi
Salafi movement backs the waging of violence -- holy war, as they portray it -- to bring about rule by the strict version of Islamic Shariah law that they contend is the only acceptable interpretation.
Jailed radicals like Abu Hamza and terror suspect Abu Qatada are among Islam's most notorious
Salafis. But Mr Islam was unconvinced of its influence over the three Cardiff men.
Should the current rate of growth continue,
Salafis could control half of all Britain's mosques within a generation.