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Saudi clerics and Shi'a Islam /

This book examines the attitudes of the Saudi 'ulama' toward the Shi'a. It is an in-depth study of the theological convictions of the 'ulama' and their political motivation when examining Shi'a sects, communities, and political actors. The Saudi 'ulama' are kn...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ismail, Raihan (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, 2016.
Subjects:
Sunnites > Relations > Shīʻah.
Shīʻah > Relations > Sunnites.
Persian Gulf Region > Foreign relations > Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia > Foreign relations > Persian Gulf Region.
Persique, Région du golfe > Relations extérieures > Arabie saoudite.
Arabie saoudite > Relations extérieures > Persique, Région du golfe.
Sunnisme > Relations > Chiisme.
Chiisme > Relations > Sunnisme.
RELIGION > Islam > General.
Diplomatic relations
Interfaith relations
Shīʻah
Sunnites
Persian Gulf Region
Saudi Arabia
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This book examines the attitudes of the Saudi 'ulama' toward the Shi'a. It is an in-depth study of the theological convictions of the 'ulama' and their political motivation when examining Shi'a sects, communities, and political actors. The Saudi 'ulama' are known for their strong opposition to Shi'a theology, Shi'a communities in Saudi Arabia, and external Shi'a influences such as Iran and Hezbollah.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780190233327
019023332X
9780190233334
0190233338