Wahhabism
Saudi reforms are softening Islam’s role, but critics warn the kingdom will still take a hard line against dissent
By Nathan French — September 11, 2023
(The Conversation) — A scholar who has closely followed reforms that MBS has made to Wahhabism, an austere form of Islam, explains the changes taking place in the Saudi kingdom and their impact.
Why most Muslims – but far from all – celebrate Mawlid, the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday
By Deina Abdelkader — October 5, 2022
(The Conversation) — The Wahhabi school of Islam has spread throughout the world, along with its disapproval of the holiday.
Saudi women will be allowed to drive in the kingdom in 2018
By Jerome Socolovsky — September 27, 2017
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia's surprise decision to grant women the right to drive in the conservative kingdom marks a significant expansion in women's rights, but activists said it is also only the first step in a long list of demands for equality.
In Germany, Syrians find mosques too conservative
By RNS staff — October 31, 2016
COLOGNE, Germany — Arabic speaking mosques are often short of funds, or else supported by Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states. Some back ultra-conservative or highly literal interpretations of Islam, such as Wahhabism or Salafism.
Western atheists: You aren’t illegal in Saudi Arabia
By Chris Stedman — April 7, 2014
Saudi Arabia has classified atheism as a form of terrorism. Sarah Jones explains why it isn't accurate for Western atheists to claim they're "illegal in Saudi Arabia" and why they should instead amplify the voices of Saudi human rights activists.
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