wahabi
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Definition
- Noun:
- A follower of Wahhabism: A member of a strictly orthodox Sunni Muslim movement that originated in 18th-century Arabia. It advocates a return to the fundamental teachings of the Quran and the Hadith, rejecting later interpretations and innovations.
Usage
- The term is used to describe an adherent of a specific, puritanical Islamic reform movement.
- It often appears in historical, religious, and geopolitical contexts discussing Islamic practice and ideology.
Examples
- Noun:
- The scholar studied the influence of the Wahhabi doctrine on modern Saudi state policies.
- Some analysts claim the insurgent group is inspired by Wahhabi ideology.
Advanced Usage
- As a modifier: The term is frequently used adjectivally to describe the related doctrine, movement, or principles.
- The Wahhabi interpretation of Islam emphasizes strict monotheism.
- He criticized Wahhabi influences in the region.
Variants and Related Words
- Wahhabism (n): The religious movement or doctrine itself.
- Wahhabism is the predominant form of Islam in Saudi Arabia.
- Wahhabist (n): An alternative term for a follower; synonymous with "Wahhabi."
- The reform was opposed by conservative Wahhabists.
Synonyms
- Salafi: A broader term for a Sunni Muslim who seeks to emulate the practices of the earliest generations of Muslims (the ). Wahhabism is considered a specific subset or manifestation of Salafism.
- Fundamentalist: A more general, and often less precise, term for a religious adherent who believes in a literal interpretation of foundational texts.
Notes on Meaning
- The term carries significant historical and political weight. It is not merely a descriptive label but is often used in debates about religious authenticity, reform, and extremism.
- While the movement's followers refer to themselves as (monotheists), the names "Wahhabi" and "Wahhabism" are derived from its 18th-century founder, Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab.
Noun
- a member of a strictly orthodox Sunni Muslim sect from Saudi Arabia; strives to purify Islamic beliefs and rejects any innovation occurring after the 3rd century of Islam
- Osama bin Laden is said to be a Wahhabi Muslim