FORMATION AND SPREAD OF SALAFISM

The “Arab Spring” led to the rise of Islamists and the influx of Islamic movements throughout the region. Islamists have debated democracy, pluralism, and personal freedom. In this regard, it is important to understand the emerging concept of Islam among them and how the players in this game perceive themselves. The article provides a brief description and identification of modern Islamists. Features of Islamic political parties are described. The authors provide a definition of the most modern trends in neo-Islamism, including areas such as non-traditional religiosity, gradualism, modernization in Islam, nationalism, and pragmatic relations with the West.