Noun wahhabism has 1 sense

1. Wahhabism, Wahabism - a conservative and intolerant form of Islam that is practiced in Saudi Arabia; "Osama bin Laden and his followers practice Wahhabism"
   --₁ is a kind of Islam, Islamism, Mohammedanism, Muhammadanism, Muslimism
   

Term: wahhabism

Definition: Wahhabism refers to a strict and puritanical branch of Sunni Islam, founded by Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab in the 18th century. It follows a literal interpretation of the Quran and the Hadith, advocating rigid adherence to Islamic teachings.

Example Sentences:

1. Wahhabism is often associated with conservative ideology and strict religious practices.
2. Many Saudi Arabians follow the principles of Wahhabism.
3. Some critics argue that Wahhabism promotes intolerance and extremism.

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