The Wahhabi Mission and Saudi Arabia

by David Commins

Book Overview

Wahhabism has been generating controversy since it first emerged in Arabia in the 18th century. In the wake of September 11th instant theories have emerged that try to root Osama Bin Laden's attacks on Wahhabism. Muslim critics have dismissed this conservative interpretation of Islam that is the official creed of Saudi Arabia as an unorthodox innovation that manipulated a suggestible people to gain political influence. David Commins' book questions...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 184885014X
• ISBN13: 9781848850149
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: I. B. Tauris & Company
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.4" x 8.4"