Madkhalism

Madkhalism is a strain of quietist thought within the larger Salafi movement based on the writings of Sheikh Rabee al-Madkhali, characterised by monarchism and loyalty to governments in the Arab world.

Though originating in Saudi Arabia, the movement lost its support base in the country and has mostly been relegated to the Muslim community in Europe, with most Saudi Arabians not taking the edicts of Madkhalists seriously. Political scientist Omar Ashour has described the movement as resembling a cult, and English-language media has referred to the group as such.

In addition to Arab regimes, U.S. policymakers and senior advisors to the U.S. Department of State have also reportedly advised the U.S. government to fund al-Madkhali and his strain of thought.