CONFLICTED Ibn Abdul Wahhab's Militant Mission (Part 2)
Aug 16, 2023
Explore the pivotal alliance between Muhammad Ibn Abdul Wahhab and Muhammad Ibn Saud, which fused ideology with power. Discover the legacy of Wahhabism and its militant roots, including the controversial practice of 'takfir' and its implications. The struggle for unification in Arabia highlights conflicts between Wahhab and his brother, while the expansion of the Wahhabi mission faced significant resistance. Dive into the establishment of Diriyah as an educational center and the lasting impact of Ibn Abdul Wahhab's teachings on modern extremist movements.
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Defensive Jihad Origin
- Ibn Abdul Wahhab never called for jihad until it was declared against him.
- The movement’s militant actions were initially justified as self-defense against hostile Muslim scholars.
Religious Zeal Sparks Political Unity
- Ibn Abdul Wahhab's movement united a politically fragmented Najd into a dual authority system.
- His religious zeal energized Emirate state-building unlike any prior Najdi ruler.
Dual Bay'ah and Alliance
- The alliance between the House of Saud and the House of Sheikh was sealed by dual bay'ah and strategic marriages.
- This unique religious-political duopoly shaped Wahhabi state dynamics.
