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The Battle for the Soul of Islam: Will the real reformer of the faith stand up?

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The Battle for the Soul of Islam: Will the real reformer of the faith stand up?

James M. Dorsey
Sep 23, 2021
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By James M. Dorsey

Saudi and Emirati efforts to define ‘moderate’ Islam as socially more liberal while being subservient to an autocratic ruler is as much an endeavour to ensure regime survival and bolster aspirations to lead the Muslim world as it is an attempt to fend off challenges rooted in diverse strands of religious ultra-conservatism.

The Saudi an…

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