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Islamic Salafi Alliance

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Islamic Salafi Alliance
التجمع الإسلامي السلفي
LeaderKhaled Sultan bin Essa
Founded1981
HeadquartersKuwait City
IdeologyIslamism
Political positionFar-right
ReligionSunni Islam
Colors  Blue,   Orange

The Islamic Salafi Alliance (Arabic: التجمع الإسلامي السلفي) is a Salafi political grouping in Kuwait headed by Khaled Sultan bin Essa. It was founded in 1981. Of the fifty elected members of Kuwait National Assembly, three seats belong to the Islamic Salafi Alliance since the 2024 elections.

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The Alliance is against political parties and protests. It is critical of the House of Sabah.[1]

The Islamic Salafi Alliance has managed to introduce laws leading to segregation between sexes at universities, restrictions on mixed sports, dancing and live music.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Elizabeth Dickinson (29 July 2012). "Elections in Kuwait raise real prospect of reforms". The National. Retrieved 26 May 2015.
  2. ^ Sylvia Westall (27 June 2012). "The quiet influence of Kuwait's Salafis". Reuters. Retrieved 26 May 2015.