Syria, the War on Terror, and the Left’s “Salafiphobia”

Progressives and leftists against Islamophobic War on Terror policies often mirror its rhetoric, cloaked as criticizing Salafism and Wahhabism, undermining the fight against structural Islamophobia.

by Ramah Kudaimi

The spontaneous, massive protests against President Donald Trump’s Muslim ban were an inspiring display of solidarity between non-Muslim and Muslim Americans. As encouraging as public backlash against this draconian policy has been, however, it strongly contrasts with the lack of public support Muslims have received during the past fifte…