Wahhabism and Shiism Clash Across Islamic World

Wahhabism and Shiism Clash Across Islamic World
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The Shiites' increasing effort to undermine Wahhabism's influence in managing Islamic affairs is now expanding to other Islamic denominations, including sects within Sunnism. This is especially true given the fact that hatred of Wahhabism is not confined to Shiites, but also includes Sufis, most of whom are Sunni. Wahhabis and their political advocates in Saudi Arabia often express equal hatred for Sufism and Shiism.

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