Iranian Foreign & Resistance Front Strategy & Operations

[PakAl]

If the Salafi think in this way, maybe Iran had some role in creating their mindset. For example, Shias supported American campaign against Saddam Hussain. Secondly, they supported anti-Taliban forces in Afghanistan. However, in spite of this Osama had instructed his followers in Iraq not to target Shias.

Maybe it is time for both the Shai and Sunnis to do some soul searching and stop overthrowing each others governments with American and Israeli help.

Your mistaken, these militants actions are decided by their handlers, they will only become pro Iran if their handlers become pro Iran, which will not happen anytime soon.

 

[Persian Gulf]

If the Salafi think in this way, maybe Iran had some role in creating their mindset.

yes, it is our fault they hate us. thanks for your contributions

 

[PakAl]

Since you mentioned me, believe me, we all do. We are not dumb.

To be fair, the shias are more aware than the sunnis, we have high number of uneducated people, people who fall for these extremists propaganda, it's very good propaganda aswell, it can certainly mislead very capable people. The documentary shared above is very good.

 

[vmro]

Iran or the revolutionary guards or AOR should develop contacts with and support sunni groups like AQ and also develop link with Syrian
government by just ignoring the negativities or counter arguments. The next war will be fought by a joint Sunni Shia Front. This war was also a joint Sunni Shia Front with Hamas and Iranian backed groups and Iran. AOR is not strong enough to singly defeat Israel and the American influence. Small steps should be taken to develop confidence and working relationships. This will take time. Secondly, the Catholics don,t share the WASPs agenda of strengthening Israel. So, a division can be formed between Catholics and Protestants.

They will bribe Dalai Lama if this happens, and that will change everything...

 

[ShapurII]

To be fair, the shias are more aware than the sunnis, we have high number of uneducated people, people who fall for these extremists propaganda, it's very good propaganda aswell, it can certainly mislead very capable people. The documentary shared above is very good.

Most of us in Iran do not know the history of Wahhabism to the T or do not know the differences between different sects of Sunni Islam (like Hanbali, Shafe'i or Hanafi). But we do get the big picture and do not generalize Wahhabism to all of Sunni Islam.

 

[tsunset]

Alot of Iranian members do not understand the difference between wahabis and sunni Muslims, watch this long video to understand who are the real terrorists, how they are Muslim zionists and killed and harmed sunnis more than anyone else. Unfortunately they control the media with petrodollars and confuse the innocent people.
@Persian Gulf @shapurll @tsunset

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I'm far from putting all Sunnis into the wahhabi/salafi label, otherwise if all Sunnis were Salafi, countries like Egypt or Pakistan would be run by headchoppers beheading everything that isn't Sunni without any consequence for them, this is currently not the case

When i talk of wahhabis/salafi, I'm talking about AQ, Jolani, AN, ISIS, and those Saudi-funded schools and websites posing as "islamic teaching" that proliferated in all muslim countries (and also Europe and US) since 1991, destroying the image of muslims globally, their targets are sunnis in general and manipulates them into Salafism, I'm talking about those that ruined the childhoods of millions of young people in Sunni muslim countries

 

[R2D3]

They will bribe Dalai Lama if this happens, and that will change everything...

Whatever tickles an Indian,s bottom is good for Pakistan and the Muslims.

 

[Bharatah]

Alot of Iranian members do not understand the difference between wahabis and sunni Muslims,

Exactly, it occurs because GLOBAL ZIONIST MEDIA tries to sell for common people that wahhabism is sufism but is not , it's a separate movement with separate books and theology. Wahhabism was created by Britain Regime.

 

[ShapurII]

Exactly, it occurs because GLOBAL ZIONIST MEDIA tries to sell for common people that wahhabism is sufism but is not , it's a separate movement with separate books and theology. Wahhabism was created by Britain Regime.

Wahhabism is Sufism? Are you kidding? You think Iranians think Wahhabism is Sufism?
I really wonder if Tijani is truly Iranian or he's just a pretender.

You do realize that the popularization of Sufism and its spread have happened in Iran by Persian poets, right? You think Iranians confuse Sufism with Wahhabism? LMAO

 

[vmro]

Wahhabism is Sufism? Are you kidding? You think Iranians think Wahhabism is Sufism?
I really wonder if Tijani is truly Iranian or he's just a pretender.

You do realize that the popularization of Sufism and its spread have happened in Iran by Persian poets, right? You think Iranians confuse Sufism with Wahhabism? LMAO

Sufism in Persian culture is one of the most fascinating aspects of Iranian "secret" tradition, through entire history, and term Sufism is much later given to the ancient originated concept... Salafism is much closer to Wahhabism, but for Sufism in Persian history and it's influence and resilience till this time is topic worthy of exploration by anyone...

 

[ShapurII]

Sufism in Persian culture is one of the most fascinating aspects of Iranian "secret" tradition, through entire history, and term Sufism is much later given to the ancient originated concept... Salafism is much closer to Wahhabism, but for Sufism in Persian history and it's influence and resilience till this time is topic worthy of exploration by anyone...

Yes, he probably confused Salafi Islam with Sufism. That's the most reasonable explanation. Otherwise, it is criminal to say that Iranians don't know the difference between Wahhabism and Sufism lol

 

[Tijani]

Wahhabism is Sufism? Are you kidding? You think Iranians think Wahhabism is Sufism?
I really wonder if Tijani is truly Iranian or he's just a pretender.

You do realize that the popularization of Sufism and its spread have happened in Iran by Persian poets, right? You think Iranians confuse Sufism with Wahhabism? LMAO

What? How did I enter this discussion? Hmm Why would I pretend to be Iraninan? When did I ever said I was Iranian? Or did you assume so because of my name? I assuming that you you know that they're more people called Tijan outside Iran than in Iran. I've actually never met an Iranian call Tijan.
I'm sorry if I misunderstood your post but I'm asking since you mentioned my name. Or is there a different Tijani who've I missed???

 

[ShapurII]

What? How did I enter this discussion? Hmm Why would I pretend to be Iraninan? When did I ever said I was Iranian? Or did you assume so because of my name? I assuming that you you know that they're more people called Tijan outside Iran than in Iran. I've actually never met an Iranian call Tijan.
I'm sorry if I misunderstood your post but I'm asking since you mentioned my name.

You're right. I thought you spoke Persian, and you said you'd been to Iranian weddings before, that's why I assumed you were Iranian. My bad. I apologize for that. You never said you were Iranian.

 

[Tijani]

You're right. I thought you spoke Persian, and you said you'd been to Iranian weddings before, that's why I assumed you were Iranian. My bad. I apologize for that. You never said you were Iranian.

No worries! We're all good. Don't speak Persian besides a couple of words and phrases. I wish I would and hopefully will learn before I clock out but for now I Google translate everything.
Been to LOADS of Iranian weedings and all kinds of events because I grew up with like a million Iranians. I consider Iran as my country by choice and consider the SL as my Imam and I am a diehard supporter. Maybe that has also contributed to you assuming me being an Iranian besides my obviously sounding Iranian Tijani name. It's derived from the root of Persian word Taj meaning crown and Tijan being the plural of Taj.
My name is associated with a Sufi order with origins in Morocco because the founder of the order was Sheikh Tijan.
I still don't understand though how I got inserted into this discussion. I didn't partake besides my likes emojies. Please enlighten me!

 

[Tijani]

No worries! We're all good. Don't speak Persian besides a couple of words and phrases. I wish I would and hopefully will learn before I clock out but for now I Google translate everything.
Been to LOADS of Iranian weedings and all kinds of events because I grew up with like a million Iranians. I consider Iran as my country by choice and consider the SL as my Imam and I am a diehard supporter. Maybe that has also contributed to you assuming me being an Iranian besides my obviously sounding Iranian Tijani name. It's derived from the root of Persian word Taj meaning crown and Tijan being the plural of Taj.
My name is associated with a Sufi order with origins in Morocco because the founder of the order was Sheikh Tijan.
Istill don't understand though how I got inserted into this discussion. I didn't partake besides my likes emojies. Please enlighten me!

From my favourite AI tool @Persian Gulf

Since we're talking about Sufism.

The **Tijani Sufi order** (Tariqa Tijaniyya) is one of the most influential Sufi orders in Sunni Islam, founded in the late 18th century by **Shaykh Ahmad al-Tijani (1737–1815)** in North Africa. Here’s a brief history:

### **Origins (18th Century)**
- Shaykh Ahmad al-Tijani was born in **Aïn Madhi, Algeria**, and studied Islamic sciences in Fez, Morocco.
- After spiritual experiences, including visions of the Prophet Muhammad, he claimed to have been granted a unique Sufi path in **1781**.
- He established the Tijaniyya in **Fez, Morocco**, emphasizing direct spiritual connection with the Prophet, strict adherence to Sunni Islam, and a simplified devotional practice centered on the *Salat al-Fatih* prayer.

### **Expansion in Africa (19th Century)**
- The order spread rapidly in **West Africa** through scholars like **Uthman Dan Fodio** (though he later distanced himself) and **El-Hajj Umar Tall**, who led jihadist campaigns while promoting the Tijaniyya.
- It gained followers in **Senegal, Nigeria, Mauritania, and Sudan**, often integrating with local cultures while opposing colonial rule.

### **Modern Era (20th–21st Century)**
- The Tijaniyya became a major spiritual and social force, with large followings in **Senegal** (under Shaykh Ibrahim Niasse, who popularized the "Fayda" or spiritual flood) and **Nigeria**.
- Today, it is one of the largest Sufi orders globally, with millions of adherents, known for its emphasis on **Islamic scholarship, peace, and interfaith dialogue**.

The Tijaniyya remains influential, particularly in West Africa, balancing Sufi mysticism with orthodox Sunni practices.