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"Wahhabi" is a catch-all phrase for Muslims of a
traditionalist-reformist persuasion (as opposed to modernist-reformists), many of whom follow the minhaj as-salaf, or
method of the pious generation. "Wahhabi" is usually interchangeable with the less loaded term, "Salafi". The common tenets or beliefs of Muslims labelled as Wahhabi are a reformist tendency, critical
attitude to syncretism in all forms, emphasis on strict observance of Shariah, and a willingness to take up jihad. Many
radical or extremist groups today in the Muslim world could be called "Wahhabi", though some are incorrectly labelled as such.
The term "Wahhabi" was derived from the name of the Arabian religious reformer, Muhammad ibn Abd al Wahhab, one of two co-founders of the modern Saudi Kingdom. The term "Wahabbi" is sometimes regarded as being derogatory, though some groups in
history have used the term to describe themselves.
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