Maliki
Americannoun
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Origin of Maliki
< Arabic Mālikī, derivative of name of founder, Mālik ibn Anas
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Maliki led Iraq after the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003, which led to the removal and eventual execution of Saddam Hussein who had overseen a brutal repression of Shia Muslims over three decades.
From BBC ● Jan. 27, 2026
Even after leaving his post, Maliki continued to play a role in the country’s political life.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 27, 2026
Maliki legal doctrine dominated interpretations of Islam, and study of the Quran and the prophetic traditions contained in the sunna were largely abandoned.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 19, 2023
Maliki is a former prime minister and leader of the Dawa party which dominated successive Iraqi governments after 2003.
From Reuters ● Mar. 16, 2023
Prime Minister Maliki outlined a commendable program of national reconciliation soon after he entered office.
From The Iraq Study Group Report by Iraq Study Group (U.S.)
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