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 (311 Downloads) |
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: In this book, Raihan Ismail examines the attitudes of the Saudi "ulama" towards various Shia sects and communities by analyzing their sermons, lectures, publications and religious rulings. She explores what the motivating factors are behind the divisive sectarian rhetoric that the 'ulama' employ.