Why I Am a Salafi

The book explores the Salafi movement, a revivalist Sunni Muslim group often misunderstood in both American and Muslim contexts. It traces the historical timeline of Salafis in media, beginning with their emergence in 1979 during the Great Mosque seizure in Mecca, and highlights their portrayal as radical and anti-Western. The narrative addresses the complexities of Salafism, particularly its association with contemporary extremist groups like ISIS, aiming to clarify misconceptions and provide a nuanced understanding of this significant movement within Islam.