Genealogy of “Jami” movement

Document Type : Original Article

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1 دانش‌پژوه مؤسسۀ دارالاعلام لمدرسة اهل البیت
2 دکتری تخصصی وهابیت‌شناسی
Abstract
Before 1990, Saudi Arabia was depicted as a unified country; But after 1990, and the events that happened in this country and its neighbours, the situation of this country completely changed, causing the emergence of different currents in this country. One of these currents, which can truly be called the most influential ruling current in Saudi Arabia, is the Jamia Movement. Some of the features of this movement are as the following: complete obedience to the rulers of Saudi Arabia, no political party and etc. this moment made its way in the Persian Gulf countries. Unfortunately, in recent years, some people have introduced this movement as an opportunity, that has caused to its growth in some countries. But according to the finding of this essay, we will know that the ideological system of this movement is Wahhabism, considering any kind of Supplication, mediation, intercession and seeking for help from others Shirk and polytheism. This moment has harsh views on Imam Khomeini and the Islamic Revolution, calling him a tyrant. In this essay, with a descriptive-analytical approach, an attempt has been made to review the formation of this current in Saudi Arabia and its views toward other Islamic denominations.
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