Religious Institutions of the Ibadis of Oman in the Contemporary Period

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PhD Graduate in Comparative Studies of Islamic Religions, University of Religions and Denominations, Qom, Iran

Abstract

Familiarity with the framework of religious institutions of each Islamic denominations helps to know and understand the teachings of that denomination accurately. Ibadism with a special approach in Oman is no exception to this rule. Accurate identification of the position of the scientific and religious institutions that have defined the approach of religious Imamate for themselves in the Kingdom of Oman, and the analysis of them is the basis for a correct understanding of the position and approach of these institutions. Therefore, with a descriptive-analytical look, we describe the important and practical- religious and political ministries and universities of Ibadis. In the meantime, we will focus more on the approach of training Ibadi missionaries and the role of the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs of Oman, since it strengthened this denomination and plays the role of a seminary. It is hoped that in the end, this identification will strengthen empathy, cooperation and rapprochement between Islamic denominations and will spread a tangible and efficient method for researchers in the field of Ibadism.

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Religious Research
Volume 8, Issue 15 - Serial Number 15
September 2020
Pages 27-52

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