Saudi Clerics and Shi'a Islam
| Author | : Raihan Ismail |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 329 |
| Release | : 2016 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780190233310 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0190233311 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (10 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Saudi Clerics and Shi'a Islam by : Raihan Ismail
Download or read book Saudi Clerics and Shi'a Islam written by Raihan Ismail and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
