From Kharijites to IS: Muhammad’s Prophecy of Extremist Thought (Mohamed Bin Ali, RSIS)

http://www.rsis.edu.sg/rsis-publication/rsis/co16297-from-kharijites-to-is-muhammads-prophecy-of-extremist-thought/#.WEu-MdLhDIU

Salafis and Wahhabis: Two Sides of the Same Coin? (Mohamed Bin Ali, Muhammad Saiful Alam Shah Bin Sudiman, RSIS)

The terms Salafi and Wahhabi are often used interchangeably. Many confuse the two while others refer to them as one. What are the differences between the two?

http://www.rsis.edu.sg/rsis-publication/rsis/co16254-salafis-and-wahhabis-two-sides-of-the-same-coin/#.V_9X5OWLTIU

From Legitimacy to Social Change: Understanding the Appeal of Salafism (Mohamed Bin Ali, Ahmad Saiful Rijal Bin Hassan, RSIS)

As a religious ideology, Salafism is gaining wide acceptance in the Muslim world while attracting increasing attention in the West today. Many Muslims embrace it as the authentic Islam. What are the features that make Salafism so appealing to many Muslims?

http://www.rsis.edu.sg/rsis-publication/rsis/co16238-from-legitimacy-to-social-change-understanding-the-appeal-of-salafism/#.V-uvWYiLTIU

Banning of ISIS’ Al-Fatihin: Is this Enough? (Mohamed Bin Ali, RSIS)

The authorities in Singapore recently banned Al-Fatihin, a newspaper published by an Islamic State-linked media agency. Will this be enough to reduce the lure of jihadism?

http://www.rsis.edu.sg/rsis-publication/rsis/co16191-banning-of-isis-al-fatihin-is-this-enough/#.V5i44tKLTIU

Religious Pluralism And Peace: Lessons From The Medina Charter (Mohamed Bin Ali, RSIS)

The Medina Charter constituted by Prophet Muhammad in 622 in Arabia was intended to end inter-tribal conflicts and maintain peace and cooperation among the Medinan people 1,400 years ago. Many lessons can be drawn from the Charter to enhance peaceful inter-religious relations today amid current moves to revive this historic document.

http://www.eurasiareview.com/17022016-religious-pluralism-and-peace-lessons-from-the-medina-charter-analysis/