Islamic Traditions of Wahhabism and Salafiyya

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Foreign relations.

Islam.

Saudi Arabia.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2005

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:

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

Publisher Number:

CRS-2005-FDT-0037

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