Hazimism
Hazimism, also referred to as the Hazimi movement or known as the Hazimiyyah or Hazimi current, was an extremist movement within the ideology of Islamic State. The movement was based on 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.
