Salafism

Salafism is becoming the new bogeyman in Egyptian politics. The Islamist mass rally in Tahrir Square on 29 July, which…

Down the narrow alleyways of Cairo's Sayidda Zeinab neighbourhood, 100 men sway their heads and clap in rhythm as they…

After decades of staying out of politics, Alexandria-based Salafis have decided to form their own political party in hopes of…

  Alaa Abd al-Hamid is in a fight with gravity. He sees humanity in a tight spot and, through sculpture,…

A Salafi movement spokesperson on Monday said legislation drawn up by the people is the most dangerous element of democracy.…

Naga Hammadi's Bishop Kirollos called on the armed forces stop religion-driven thuggery after a group of aggressors assaulted a Coptic…

Alexandria--Egyptian authorities will investigate allegations that a Salafi preacher was tortured to death in Alexandria, 24 hours after being arrested…

Three scenarios for the New Year's Eve terrorist bombing of the St. Mark and St. Peter Church in Alexandria have…

Security authorities in Alexandria have detained Sheikh Abdel Moneim al-Shahat, a prominent Salafi figure, according to OnIslam.net. The website quoted…

A new study shows a growing Salafist trend within the Muslim Brotherhood, Egypt's largest Islamist opposition group. The study, conducted…