Hazimism

Salafi-Jihadist trend supporting the doctrine of 'Takfir al-'adhir' Hazimism , also referred to as the Hazimi movement or known as the Hazimiyyah or Hazimi current , is an extremist movement within the ideology of Islamic State . The movement was derived from the doctrines of the Saudi-born Muslim scholar Ahmad ibn Umar al-Hazimi , which was adopted by many Tunisian recruits within ISIS. Hazimis believe that those who do not unconditionally excommunicate ( takfir ) unbelievers are themselves unbelievers, which opponents argue leads to an unending chain of takfir . Its spread within ISIS triggered prolonged ideological conflict within the group, pitting its followers against the moderate faction led by Turki al-Binali . It has been described as "ultra-extreme" and "even more extreme than ISIS". The movement was eventually branded as extremist by ISIS, who initiated a crackdown on its followers. Due to al-Hazimi's reluctance to directly comment on the subject of politics, there exist varying beliefs among the Hazimi movement, leading some to argue that it does not present itself as a unique manhaj . Hazimis spans from direct Salafi-jihadist elements currently aligned with Boko Haram and formerly associated with ISIS, to those hesitating to explicitly criticise the Saudi monarchy . Hazimis regard participation in the democratic system or process as grounds for takfir and a nullifier of Islam, considering it equivalent to prostrating to an idol.