Historical Events tagged with "wahhabism"
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Al-Baqi Cemetery Destroyed by Wahhabis
Al-Baqi cemetery, known for housing the mausoleums of four prominent Shi'a Imams, was leveled to the ground by Wahhabi forces. This act aimed to eliminate burial sites that were considered idolatrous by Wahhabism. The mausoleum destruction sparked outrage among Shi'a communities globally and highlighted the sectarian divides within Islam.
Continue ReadingWahhabis Attack Karbala, Thousands Killed
In April 1802, approximately twelve thousand Wahhabis stormed the city of Karbala, inflicting significant casualties on the local population. The Wahhabi forces, motivated by a drive to eradicate what they viewed as heretical practices, laid waste to the city and killed over three thousand inhabitants in their assault. This event marked a violent chapter in the historical conflict between Wahhabism and Shia Islam, deeply impacting the region's socio-religious landscape.
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