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Wahhabism from Najd to New York by Maura Lynne Nelson (Under the Direction of Kenneth Honerkamp)

Wahhabism from Najd to New York

Book abstract

Wahhabism: From Najd to New York addresses the life and teachings of Muhammad Ibn ‘Abd al-Wahhab, a religious refonner and theologian whose ideas have impacted the ideologies of many modern Muslims.

This paper begins with a biography of Muhammad Ibn ‘Abd al-Wahhab and an analysis of his book Kitab al-tawhid.

Following this, the alliance between Muhammad Ibn ‘Abd al-Wahhab and Muhammad Ibn Sa’ud is discussed.

 Next, the history of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is addressed in reference to the discovery of oil and the ensuing friendship between the Kingdom and America; which leads to a discussion about the Saudi Royal Family’s political legitimacy and relations with its population.

Finally, Saudi indoctrination and the exportation of Wahhabism to many countries, including America, are evaluated.

Overall, Wahhabism: From Najd to New York strives to show how Wahhabism is an active religious and political movement impacting Muslim communities across the globe.