How Saudi Arabia Exports Ultra-Conservative Islam

Rindfleisch
Published on Apr 16, 2021
What Do ISIS & Saudi Arabia Have In Common? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=staMI7DoO-E
» Subscribe to NowThis World: http://go.nowth.is/World_Subscribe

From its start in Saudi Arabia, Islam's strictest doctrine Wahhabism has gone global. So just how does Saudi Arabia spread Wahhabism?

Learn More:
The Conversation: Explainer: what is Wahhabism in Saudi Arabia?
http://theconversation.com/explainer-what-is-wahhabism-in-saudi-arabia-36693

The Independent: Saudi Arabia 'funding Islamic extremism in the West', German vice-chancellor Sigmar Gabriel claims
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/saudi-arabia-funding-islamic-extremism-west-german-vice-chancellor-sigmar-gabriel-a6763366.html

New York Times: ISIS' Harsh Brand of Islam Is Rooted in Austere Saudi Creed
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/25/world/middleeast/isis-abu-bakr-baghdadi-caliph-wahhabi.html?_r=0

DW: Brussels' Great Mosque and ties with Salafism
http://www.dw.com/en/brussels-great-mosque-and-ties-with-salafism/a-18866998

Music Track Courtesy of APM Music: "From Another Place"
_

More from NowThis:

» Subscribe to NowThis News: http://go.nowth.is/News_Subscribe

NowThis World is dedicated to bringing you topical explainers about the world around you. Each week we’ll be exploring current stories in international news, by examining the facts, providing historical context, and outlining the key players involved. We’ll also highlight powerful countries, ideologies, influential leaders, and ongoing global conflicts that are shaping the current landscape of the international community across the globe today.

Like NowThis World on Facebook: https://go.nowth.is/World_Facebook

Connect with Judah: Follow @judah_robinson on Twitter – Facebook: http://go.nowth.is/LikeJudah
Connect with Versha: Follow @versharma on Twitter – Facebook: http://go.nowth.is/LikeVersha

http://www.youtube.com/nowthisworld

Category

Share Video

  • 560 x 315
  • 640 x 360
  • 853 x 480
  • 1280 x 720

Add to

Flag Video

Rate video

Rate video

DISCLAIMER

The content presented in this stream and/or video may be satirical in nature for entertainment purposes. It may contain realistic scenarios that may include themes of racism, anti-semitism, anti-LGBT sentiment and even elements such as death threats, all purely in the context of parody. In addition, this content may depict or refer to acts of violence in a satirical manner. Shock factor is a common and deliberate element used in these displays to emphasise the satirical message. By continuing to view this content, you acknowledge that you understand the satirical nature of this content, including the depiction of violence and the use of shock factor, and agree that you will not use or interpret this content outside of its intended context. Please remember that humour and satire are complex; they are not intended to belittle or demean, but to engage and challenge social norms through exaggeration. If you have any concerns about content, please feel free to engage in constructive dialogue or report issues to GTV staff.

Up next