A Jihadi Critique of the Modern State: Abū Qatāda in Conversation with Decolonial and (neo-)Marxist Thought

This paper analyzes the reception of decolonial and neo-Marxist thought in a jihadist critique modern state. The author argues that study Abū Qatāda al-Filisṭīnī, prominent theorist Jihadism Salafism, reveals his nuanced interaction with theories hegemony, ideology, decolonization. An examination Qatāda’s state institutions ideology shows he engages philosophical critiques sovereignty, capitalism, nation-state utilizes both thought. explores how theorizes as colonial project, leading him to rationalize jihad, or violent resistance, only solution realize paradigmatic change. It further justifies opposition hegemony seamless deployment scripture Islamic jurisprudence insists political project builds on premodern knowledge government necessary for decolonization, albeit often without offering details. feature has remained largely unnoticed literature is first explore interactions between Salafism