Wahhabism: from Najd to New York

Wahhabism: From Najd to New York addresses the life and teachings of Muhammad Ibn Abdal-Wahhab, a religious reformer and theologian whose ideas have impacted the ideologies ofmany modern Muslims. This paper begins with a biography of Muhammad Ibn Abd al-Wahhaband an analysis of his book Kitab al-tawhid. Following this, the alliance between MuhammadIbn Abd al-Wahhab and Muhammad Ibn Saud is discussed. Next, the history of the Kingdomof Saudi Arabia is addressed in reference to the discovery of oil and the ensuing friendshipbetween the Kingdom and America; which leads to a discussion about the Saudi Royal Familyspolitical legitimacy and relations with its population. Finally, Saudi indoctrination and theexportation of Wahhabism to many countries, including America, are evaluated. Overall,Wahhabism: From Najd to New York strives to show how Wahhabism is an active religious andpolitical movement impacting Muslim communities across the globe.