To understand the link between The kingdom of Saudi Arabia and terrorism one must go back to its inception and the beginning of Islam.
The kingdom of Saudi Arabia was founded 1932 by ibn saud with the help of religions leader Muhammad ibn Abdul Wahab who was the founder/reviver of Wahabism. Prior to ibn sauds takeover the land was ruled by the Ottomans who were Sufi's a branch within Sunni Islam.
The ideology of Wahhabism has had many different names throughout history including Wahhabi, Salafi, Ghair muqallid and khawarji just to mention a few.
This ultra conservative ideology stems back right to the beginning of Islam. The prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) prophesied about them in countless Hadith (sayings/quotes) for example:
" the prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was brought some goods and he divided it, giving something to those on his right and to those on his left, but giving nothing to those who were behind him. One of those behind him, a man of dark complexion whose hair was completely shaved off and who was wearing two white garments said, "You have not divided justly, Muhammad." Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) became angry and said, "I swear by Allah that after my death you will not find a man more just than I am." He added, "At the end of
time people looking like this man will come forth, reciting the Quran (Islams holy book), but it will not pass their throats (they will not practice it).
They will leave from Islam as an arrow passes through the game at which is it shot, and their distinguishing mark will be shaving (completely shaving the moustache and head whilst leaving the beard to grow)
They will continue to come forth till the last of them comes forth with the Antichrist. When you meet them they will be the worst of men and beasts."
(narrated bu an-nasai)
There are numerous examples of the prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) warning Muslims and human kind of these people. So what is there ideology and what differs them from main stream Sunni/Sufi Islam?
well there is no one answer as many of there beliefs differ for example:
1) prohibiting music of any sort
2)prohibition of celebrating birthdays including the birthdays of prophets
3) probation to deduce meaning or provide commentary on the Quraan and Hadith
4) prohibition to reconcile/make judgement as they believe Allah is the only judge
5)Prohibition of dance during gatherings of Zikr (remembrance of god)
6)making takfir, meaning anyone who does not follow there ideology can be called a non Muslim
And there are many more. Throughout the history of Islam mainstream Muslims have been at war with this ideology the forth caliph of Islam Hazrat Ali for example went to war with these people (khawarji) killing almost 16,000 of them and this ideology is the one that has been adopted by the Saudis.
Due to there power and oil wealth they have funded Islamic schools all around the world in an attempt to spread there ideology resulting in a spread of there power. Many a times Saudi Arabia have cased anger among Sufi and Shia Muslims for not respecting there beliefs for example the destruction of the jannatul baqi graveyard in which respected companions and family members of the prophet were.
Most if not all radical Islamist group's or Islamic terror group's uphold the ideology of 'Wahhabism' weather it be ISIS, Al-Qaeda, AL shabab or even Anjum Chowdery all of these follow the Wahhabi school of thought. It is a proven fact that Sufi Islam and Shia Islam have been at the fore front of there condemnation.
So the question remains, why does the US attack Iran instead of acknowledging that Saudi Arabia supports the Wahhabi clerics who are the originators, proponents, and to a large extent, the financial backers of the ideology that ISIS follows?
Just like David Cameron the then British prime minster was asked in an interview, why do you support and not condemn Saudi Arabia even though Saudi Arabia has been proven of carrying out human rights abuses?
He answered reluctantly "they provide information to us keeping us safe."
The US basically follows the same principle, be to my benefit and carry on what your doing or hear no evil, see no evil and just do what i say.
Iran on the other hand is unwilling to support or co-operate with the the US and its foreign policy after the ouster of Shah reza phalivi.
Also america want to have a heavy influence over Saudi Arabia so that it can control global oil prices, set production targets etc.
It is a shame really how a blind eye is turned just to fulfil there own objectives, Iran meanwhile becomes the scapegoat for terrorism and is accused of exactly what Saudi Arabia is doing.
There is no need to provide evidence here that Saudi Arabia has and still do fund terrorism and are human right abusers (i mean why wouldn't you let women drive?) As evidence is available on the internet.
You can call it hypocritical or ironic.. it simply is the truth.
The kingdom of Saudi Arabia was founded 1932 by ibn saud with the help of religions leader Muhammad ibn Abdul Wahab who was the founder/reviver of Wahabism. Prior to ibn sauds takeover the land was ruled by the Ottomans who were Sufi's a branch within Sunni Islam.The ideology of Wahhabism has had many different names throughout history including Wahhabi, Salafi, Ghair muqallid and khawarji just to mention a few.
This ultra conservative ideology stems back right to the beginning of Islam. The prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) prophesied about them in countless Hadith (sayings/quotes) for example:
" the prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was brought some goods and he divided it, giving something to those on his right and to those on his left, but giving nothing to those who were behind him. One of those behind him, a man of dark complexion whose hair was completely shaved off and who was wearing two white garments said, "You have not divided justly, Muhammad." Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) became angry and said, "I swear by Allah that after my death you will not find a man more just than I am." He added, "At the end of
time people looking like this man will come forth, reciting the Quran (Islams holy book), but it will not pass their throats (they will not practice it).
They will leave from Islam as an arrow passes through the game at which is it shot, and their distinguishing mark will be shaving (completely shaving the moustache and head whilst leaving the beard to grow)
They will continue to come forth till the last of them comes forth with the Antichrist. When you meet them they will be the worst of men and beasts."
(narrated bu an-nasai)
There are numerous examples of the prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) warning Muslims and human kind of these people. So what is there ideology and what differs them from main stream Sunni/Sufi Islam?
well there is no one answer as many of there beliefs differ for example:
1) prohibiting music of any sort
2)prohibition of celebrating birthdays including the birthdays of prophets
3) probation to deduce meaning or provide commentary on the Quraan and Hadith
4) prohibition to reconcile/make judgement as they believe Allah is the only judge
5)Prohibition of dance during gatherings of Zikr (remembrance of god)
6)making takfir, meaning anyone who does not follow there ideology can be called a non Muslim
And there are many more. Throughout the history of Islam mainstream Muslims have been at war with this ideology the forth caliph of Islam Hazrat Ali for example went to war with these people (khawarji) killing almost 16,000 of them and this ideology is the one that has been adopted by the Saudis.
Due to there power and oil wealth they have funded Islamic schools all around the world in an attempt to spread there ideology resulting in a spread of there power. Many a times Saudi Arabia have cased anger among Sufi and Shia Muslims for not respecting there beliefs for example the destruction of the jannatul baqi graveyard in which respected companions and family members of the prophet were.
Most if not all radical Islamist group's or Islamic terror group's uphold the ideology of 'Wahhabism' weather it be ISIS, Al-Qaeda, AL shabab or even Anjum Chowdery all of these follow the Wahhabi school of thought. It is a proven fact that Sufi Islam and Shia Islam have been at the fore front of there condemnation.
So the question remains, why does the US attack Iran instead of acknowledging that Saudi Arabia supports the Wahhabi clerics who are the originators, proponents, and to a large extent, the financial backers of the ideology that ISIS follows?Just like David Cameron the then British prime minster was asked in an interview, why do you support and not condemn Saudi Arabia even though Saudi Arabia has been proven of carrying out human rights abuses?
He answered reluctantly "they provide information to us keeping us safe."
The US basically follows the same principle, be to my benefit and carry on what your doing or hear no evil, see no evil and just do what i say.
Iran on the other hand is unwilling to support or co-operate with the the US and its foreign policy after the ouster of Shah reza phalivi.
Also america want to have a heavy influence over Saudi Arabia so that it can control global oil prices, set production targets etc.
It is a shame really how a blind eye is turned just to fulfil there own objectives, Iran meanwhile becomes the scapegoat for terrorism and is accused of exactly what Saudi Arabia is doing.
There is no need to provide evidence here that Saudi Arabia has and still do fund terrorism and are human right abusers (i mean why wouldn't you let women drive?) As evidence is available on the internet.
You can call it hypocritical or ironic.. it simply is the truth.
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