Uploaded: 03 Apr 2016 (11 years ago) · Shared: 24 Apr 2019
Duration: 46:13
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Explore the early history, political progression, and spiritual evolution of Saudi Arabia in this captivating educational film. Trace the roots of the Saudi Royal Family and the influential rise of Wahhabism, detailing how leadership changes have shaped the nation from its foundational years to the present day. By examining the state's profound impact on global Islam, this documentary offers critical insights into how governance intersects with traditional Islamic guidance and reform in the Middle East.
Understanding this pivotal region's heritage provides valuable context for followers of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism seeking a broader awareness of Abrahamic history and Middle Eastern geopolitical development. Discover how faith, power, and historical shifts continue to redefine the Kingdom's legacy, offering meaningful educational value and reflective spiritual reminders for viewers exploring the intersection of religious history, political leadership, and global affairs.
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What is Saudi Arabia?Saudi Arabia, officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is a country in Western Asia constituting the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula. With a land area of approximately 2,150,000 km2 (830,000 sq mi), Saudi Arabia is geographically the largest sovereign state in the Middle East, the 2nd largest in the Arab world (after Algeria), the 5th largest in Asia, and the 12th largest in the world. Saudi Arabia is bordered by Jordan and Iraq to the north, Kuwait to the northeast, Qatar, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates to the east, Oman to the southeast and Yemen to the south; most of its terrain consists of arid desert, lowland and mountains. As of October 2018, the Saudi economy was the largest in the Middle East and the 18th largest in the world. Saudi Arabia also enjoys one of the world's youngest populations; 50% of its 33.4 million people are under 25 years old.
What is Wahhabi?Wahhabism is an Islamic doctrine and religious movement founded by Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab. It has been variously described as "ultraconservative", "austere", "fundamentalist", or "puritan(ical)"; as an Islamic "reform movement" to restore "pure monotheistic worship" (tawhid) by devotees; and as a "deviant sectarian movement", "vile sect" and a distortion of Islam by its opponents. The term Wahhabi(ism) is often used polemically and adherents commonly reject its use, preferring to be called Salafi or muwahhid, claiming to emphasize the principle of tawhid (the "uniqueness" and "unity" of God), for exclusivity on monotheism, dismissing other Muslims as practising shirk (idolatry).
