Mahmud El-Wereny

Dr. Mahmud El-Wereny is a Research Associate in the Department of Social Science Religious Studies at the University of Göttingen, Germany. His work focuses on the intersection of religion, digital media, and political Islam, with particular attention to radicalization processes in online spaces.

His primary research areas include:

• Religion and Digital Media
• Political Islam
• Islamic Studies
• Sociology of Religion
• Radicalization and Extremism
• Islamic Law
• Interreligious Dialogue

El-Wereny has recently published a book on radicalization in cyberspace, examining the virtual world of Salafism in German-speaking countries and its role in Islamist radicalization. His research highlights how Salafist groups use contemporary digital formats to spread their ideology and recruit young individuals, often through fatwas addressing everyday issues and promoting a literal reading of Islamic scriptures.