Muslims to mean the leader of the Islamic community. The identity of this individual and the means of ascertaining his identity have been major issues causing divisions among Shia. Among the Ibadis of Oman, the imam was elected to office and was regarded by all as the spiritual leader of the community and by some as the temporal ruler as well. Claims of various Omani imams to secular power led to open rebellions as late as the 1950s. An economic development strategy that emphasizes the growth of domestic industries, often by import protection using tariff and nontariff measures.
Proponents favor the export of industrial goods over primary products.
These loans frequently carry conditions that require substantial internal economic adjustments by the recipients, most of which are developing countries. The struggle to establish the law of God on earth, often interpreted to mean holy war. The national currency, consisting of 1,000 fils. The national currency consisting of 100 dirhams. Applied either to a political leader of a tribe or town or a learned religious leader.