Islamic Traditions of Wahhabism and Salafiyya.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

International relations.

Islam.

Saudi Arabia.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (6 pages, digital, PDF file)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2005.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Provides background on Wahhabi Islam, also known as Salafiyya, and its association with militant Islamic fundamentalist groups. Reviews political and religious factors, recent allegations against Wahhabism and the Saudi Arabian government, and current U.S. policy and legislation.

Notes:

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Dec. 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.

CRS Report.

Other Format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Islamic Traditions of Wahhabism and Salafiyya

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