Saudi Arabia and Wahhabism

Present day Saudi Arabia is the land in which the final prophet sent to mankind was born. Saudi Arabia also happens to be the land in which Salafism (often
termed "Wahhabism") was revived.

The 'Wahhabi' Myth by Haneef James Oliver clarifies many of the gross inaccuracies and outright lies that have been attributed to the belief of the Salafi Muslims. Although some reporters and Western orientalist scholars have been vigilant enough to rebut these widespread fables, most have fallen headfirst into what one discerning reporter called, "the neo-conservative line that the whole conspiracy against America can be traced back to Wahabism and the government of Saudi Arabia."

The author outlines the principles of the Salafi creed in an easy to understand manner. Using many different sources, he carefully presents the arguments of the critics of Salafism and successfully addresses the misconceptions that are contained within these criticisms. Specifically, he addresses the commonly held belief that Osama Bin Laden is a Salafi/"Wahhabi". This is the point that is continually used against Saudi Arabia; that Osama bin Laden is a "Wahhabi," and thus Saudi Arabia is to blame for the presence of Osama Bin Laden and al-Qaeda.

This misconception surrounding "Wahhabism" and Saudi Arabia is compellingly dispelled in The 'Wahhabi' Myth. At the same time, the book unveils the sect that has provoked Bin Laden to become the leader of a terrorist movement, something that the media has failed to do yet.

Accordingly, it is expected that The 'Wahhabi' Myth could have a profound effect upon people's understandings of current affairs, particularly in those matters related to Saudi Arabia. This is the book which renowned major media outlets have been anticipating since September 11 as the long awaited reply of the Salafi Muslims.

You are invited to browse through some of the excerpts from the book (the links on the left side) here at TheWahhabiMyth.com, and see for yourself why so many people have found this book to be uniquely enlightening and extremely important in how we view the events happening in the world around us.

The 'Wahhabi' Myth is available in bookstores in the U.S., U.K., and Canada. It is also easily attainable online with a special discount.

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Justin Raimondo, Behind the Headlines, March 15, 2002.