How Do You Spell WAHABEE?

Pronunciation: [wˈahɐbˌiː] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "Wahabee" is derived from the Arabic word "Wahhabi," which refers to a fundamentalist interpretation of Islam. It is pronounced /wʌˈhɑːbi/, with the stress on the second syllable. The "W" is pronounced as a glottal stop in the Arabic language, so in English it may be heard as a soft "w" or omitted altogether. The double "a" in the spelling represents the long "a" sound in the second syllable. The spelling and pronunciation of this word may vary depending on regional accents and dialects.

WAHABEE Meaning and Definition

1. Wahabee refers to an adherent or follower of Wahhabism, which is a conservative and strict interpretation of Sunni Islam. The term originates from the name of Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab, an 18th-century religious reformer from Arabia who founded the movement. This term is typically spelled as "Wahhabi" in English literature.

   Wahhabism emphasizes the return to the teachings of the Quran and the Hadith (sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad) as the sole sources of religious guidance, rejecting any form of innovation or interpretation. Wahhabees advocate for a puritanical approach in their religious practices and consider themselves as upholders of true monotheism ("Tawhid"), rejecting any form of polytheism or religious practices that they deem as deviating from the strict teachings of Islam.

   Wahhabism, and thus its followers, have been influential in Saudi Arabia, where it is the state-sponsored interpretation of Islam. However, the term "Wahabee" is often used as a general descriptor for individuals and groups adhering to similar ideologies across the Muslim world. Due to its strict and conservative nature, Wahhabism has been associated with a more austere form of Islam, often criticized for its intolerance towards other branches of Islam, other religions, and more liberal interpretations of faith. However, it is crucial to acknowledge that not all adherents of this interpretation endorse or participate in extremist or radical activities, as the actions and beliefs of individuals vary.

2. A follower of Abdel Wahab, a Mohammedan reformer, who flourished about A.D. 1760.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for WAHABEE

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Etymology of WAHABEE

The word "Wahhabi" is derived from the name of its founder, Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab. Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab was an 18th-century Islamic scholar from the Arabian Peninsula, who advocated for a return to what he considered to be the purest form of Islam based on his interpretation of the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad. His followers came to be known as Wahhabis or followers of Wahhabism. The term "Wahhabi" eventually became widely used to refer to this particular branch of Islam, particularly in the Western world.