Ibadism In The Maghreb
The arrival and establishment of Ibadism in the Maghreb dates back to the early Islamic history of the region. This ''madhhab'', which originated in the Arabian Peninsula and Basra, its early intellectual and doctrinal center, faced sustained Umayyad persecution, particularly against its activists and scholars. This forced many Ibadis to seek refuge far from the caliphate's political centers, where they could spread their Islamic school of thoughts, which later found fertile ground in the Maghreb. History Historical sources do not specify the exact moment when Ibadism first took root in the Maghreb, but its emergence there is closely linked to the oppressive policies of the Muslim conquest of the Maghreb, Umayyad governors. These officials, imposed heavy taxes and subjected the local populations to harsh treatment, which not only fueled widespread resentment but also sparked the Berber Revolt. This environment of resistance, coupled with the Berbers' rejection of the hereditary ...
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Ibadism
Ibadism (, ) is a school of Islam concentrated in Oman established from within the Kharijites. The followers of the Ibadi sect are known as the Ibadis or, as they call themselves, The People of Truth and Integrity (). Ibadism emerged around 60 years after the Islamic prophet Muhammad's death in AD 632 as a moderate school of the Kharijite movement, although contemporary Ibadis may object to being classified as Kharijites. Ibadis are much less numerous than the two largest Muslim denominations: Sunnis—who account for 85-90 percent of the Muslim world—and Shias. Today, the largest of these communities is in Oman, where they constitute the majority. It is also practiced to a lesser extent in Algeria (in Mzab), Tunisia (in Djerba), Libya (in Nafusa), and Tanzania (in Zanzibar). History Background The Ibadis began as a moderate branch of the Kharijites, an Islamic sect that split from the Muhakkima and al-Haruriyya. These groups initially supported Ali during the Firs ...
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