Founder | Abdalqadir as-Sufi |
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Headquarters | South Africa |
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The Murabitun World Movement is an Islamic movement founded by Abdalqadir as-Sufi (born as Ian Dallas), a branch of the Šāḏilī–Darqāwī Sufi order with communities in Europe, South America, Southeast Asia, and South Africa, where it is officially based.[1] Its heartland is Spain.[2] The number of its followers may amount, according to one estimate, to around 10,000.[3]
The main objective of the movement is to promote Islam in non-Muslim societies, strengthen its political role, and unite Muslims against perceived threats in contemporary global civilization. While the rhetoric and ideological foundations of Murabitun share similarities with traditionalism, Murabitun emphasize the need for active social and political engagement instead of escapism."[4][5]
The name of the movement is a reference to the historic Almoravid dynasty (al-Murābiṭūn), whose rise to power began with a revolt, and whose rule was characterized by the renewal of Islam in al-Andalus and West Africa. In general, the term "Murabitun" refers to Muslims who united in frontiers (rubuṭ, plural of ribāṭ) to defend the community from enemy attacks.[1]
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