A sociological-religious probe into contemporary global salafi jihadism

A relatively recent historical phenomenon, Global Salafi Jihadism (GSJ) constitutes a threat to both, the modern secular societies as well as to traditional Muslim communities. Threatened by the havoc of imminent terrorist attacks, analysts and politicians alike tend to overlook the true causes behind the rise of Global Salafi Jihadism and misread the religious and socio-economic determinants that foster it today. After carefully revealing the historical roots and development of this radical phenomenon, this study will offer a unique probe into the situation of GSJ in France, present a socio-religious analysis of GSJ members detained in recent decades (in select countries), and suggest more adequate ways of dealing with GSJ by local and national governments. © 2019, Ecozone, OAIMDD. All rights reserved.