The Ibadi Movement: A Study of its Early Development and Ideas

From: Domes | Date: October 31, 2003| Author: Al-Naboodah, H.M. | Copyright information


Domes

10-31-2003

INTRODUCTION

Ibâdism is both a religious sect and a political system which has
profoundly influenced the structure of Omani society and history. It is an
integral part of the Imâmate, which has governed Oman since the second
century of Hijra/8(th) century AD. In the institution of the Imâmate, the
spiritual and material, or religious and secular authorities meet in the
hands of one person, who is the Imâm...

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