Question

Difference between salafism and wahhabism

Answer 1

Answer: Salafism is a revivalist movement within Islam that puts forward a rationalist approach towards the religion. However, the majority muslims ho practised mysticism blamed them for their alleged "puritanical beliefs".

Explanation: Salaf refers to the first three generations after Prophet Muhammad, including the Companions, the followers and followers of the followers. Read "The Wahhabi Myth" by Haneef James Oliver.