Sufism will struggle to defend itself against Salafism
Sufi shrines and followers have been frequently targeted by radical Islamist groups
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- Charismatic Islam
- Relations with governments
- Charismatic Islam
- 'Anti-radical' potential?
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_350.jpg "Libyan Sufi Muslims chant and beat drums during a procession to celebrate the birth of Prophet Mohammad in Benghazi, Libya (Reuters/Esam Omran Al)")