COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE WAHHABI MOVEMENT IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND THE WESTERN BALKANS

This paper presents a comparative analysis of the Wahhabi movement in the Middle East and the Western Balkans, with a particular focus on the differences in institutional foundations, operational methods, and social consequences. In the Middle East, Wahhabism is an integral part of the political-religious order of Saudi Arabia, enjoying full institutional support from the state, including forma...