wahabee

Meanings

• noun

  A member of a puritanical Islamic sect originating in Saudi Arabia in the 18th century, known for its strict adherence to Islamic law and its intolerance of other religious and secular influences.

  - "The Wahabee sect emerged in the Arabian Peninsula in the 18th century."
  - "Many Islamic countries have criticized the Wahabee interpretation of Islam for being too strict and intolerant."

---

Variants

List of all variants of wahabee that leads to same result
Wahabi , Wahabis , Wahabism , Wahabisms , Wahabite , Wahabites , Wahhabi , Wahhabis , Wahhabism , Wahhabisms , Wahhabite , Wahhabites

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Derived from the name of its founder, Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab (1703–1792)

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The Wahabee sect was one of the earliest Islamic movements to use printed books to spread its teachings.

2. Many Westerners mistakenly use the term Wahabee interchangeably with Islam, but they are distinct religious and cultural traditions.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Salafism: A conservative and puritanical Islamic movement that emphasizes a return to the early practices and teachings of Islam.

2. Wahhabism: A particular interpretation of Salafism that emerged in Saudi Arabia in the 18th century and is known for its strict adherence to Islamic law and its intolerance of other religious and secular influences.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The Wahabee movement has had a significant impact on Islamic thought and practice, particularly in Saudi Arabia and other parts of the Arabian Peninsula. It has been associated with the spread of Salafism and Wahhabism, which emphasize a return to the early practices of Islam as recorded in the Hadith and the Quran.

How to Memorize "wahabee"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a strict Islamic community following the teachings of Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab. Imagine a desert landscape with simple buildings and people dressed in traditional Islamic clothing.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the name Wahabee with strict adherence to Islamic law and intolerance of other religious and secular influences.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that Wahabee is the name of a founder of a puritanical Islamic sect in the 18th century. Use the mnemonic 'W' for Wahhab and 'A' for Abd al-Wahhab to help remember the name.

---

Memorize "wahabee" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize wahabee is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.