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29 November 2025 / 8. Jamaad-Ul-Akhar 1447

The Saudi Ulema and the Shi'a of Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Ulema and the Shi‘a of Saudi Arabia

By RAIHAN ISMAIL
Centre for Arab & Islamic Studies, Australian National University, Canberra ACT, Australia


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Summary of question

How can one become sure which of the ulema giving advice and lectures are worthy and qualified to so?

Question

We live in a community of hundreds of thousands of Muslims and have many ulema--many of whom we do not believe are qualified. How can a person obtain assurance (or certification) that the ulema that are giving advice and lectures are supported and qualified according to the rules of the Shia faith?