wahabi

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Definition
  1. 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
  1. 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

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