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Wahhabism

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Wah·ha·bi or Wa·ha·bi  (wä-häb)
n. pl. Wah·ha·bis or Wa·ha·bis
A member of a Muslim sect founded by Abdul Wahhab (1703-1792), known for its strict observance of the Koran and flourishing mainly in Arabia.
Wah·habism (-bzm) n.
Wahhabism
the religious system of the Wahhabi, a Muslim order founded by Muhammad Ibn-Abdul Wahhab.
See also: Religion
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Noun1.Wahhabism - a conservative and intolerant form of Islam that is practiced in Saudi Arabia; "Osama bin Laden and his followers practice Wahhabism"
Wahabism
Mohammedanism, Muhammadanism, Muslimism, Islam, Islamism - the monotheistic religious system of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran; "Islam is a complete way of life, not a Sunday religion"; "the term Muhammadanism is offensive to Muslims who believe that Allah, not Muhammad, founded their religion"
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The Houthis say they demand an end to social, economic and political 'discrimination' against Shiites in Yemen as well as Saudi-backed attempts to spread Wahhabism - a sect that preaches controversial and violent actions - in the north and accuse the government of widespread corruption.
Senior Iranian Cleric Urges OIC Action on Yemen's Crisis by FARS News Agency
They say President Ali Abdullah Saleh's close ties to Riyadh have led him to allow Wahhabism to have too much sway in the country.
Yemen-Shiites by The Daily Middle East Reporter (Beirut, Lebanon)
Shaikh Abdullah and other members of the Aal al-Shaikh family (Aal al-Shaikh means the House of the Holy Shaikh) are direct descendants of Shaikh Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab who founded Wahhabism in Arabia more than 150 years ago.
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