Saudi Clerics and Shi'a Islam
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 320
ISBN-13: 9780190233310
Subjects: Sunnites; Persian gulf region, foreign relations; Saudi arabia, politics and government; Shiites
Description: 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.