Wahabi,
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a variation of
Wahhabi.
Wahhabinouna follower of ʿAbd al-Wahhab (1703–1792), who stringently opposed all practices not sanctioned by the Quran. The Wahhabis, founded in the 18th century, are the most conservative Muslim group and are today found mainly in Saudi Arabia.
Example Sentences
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In the few minutes it took Hanan Wahabi to escape, flames raced from the 9th floor where she lived to the 17th.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2022
Wahabi also denied funding terrorism, maintaining throughout the trial that the money was intended to help move her two young children to live in Turkey.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 13, 2014
Wahabi, whose British husband is believed to be fighting in Syria, arranged for Msaad to smuggle the cash to Turkey at his request.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 13, 2014
A number were initially part of the Taliban movement but gradually people influenced by the Wahabi ideology became more prominent.
From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2011
We have seen how the Wahabi movement was specifically directed against Turkish control of the holy cities, and despite the Wahabi defeat, Arab discontent lived on.
From The New World of Islam by Lothrop Stoddard