The first independent human rights organization in Saudi Arabia, established to uphold Islamic standards and human rights.
The western coastal province of modern-day Saudi Arabia, significant for its historical, religious, and cultural importance in Islam.
Agricultural settlements established by Abd al-Aziz ibn Saud to settle the Bedouin and consolidate Saudi control.
Renowned Islamic scholar and former Head of the Supreme Religious Council in Saudi Arabia.
A term referring to various organizations, most notably the one founded in 1911–12 in Arabia by Abd al-Aziz ibn Saud, originally to settle Bedouins into agricultural communities and emphasize a strict interpretation of Islamic teachings.
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques in Islam, currently held by the king of Saudi Arabia, responsible for the upkeep of Mecca and Medina, and the protection of pilgrims.
King of Saudi Arabia from 1975 to 1982; known for events like the Grand Mosque seizure and Shii uprising
Saudi Arabian philanthropic organization established in 1976, promoting Islamic education, healthcare, and global solidarity.
Self-declared Mahdi and central figure in the 1979 seizure of the Grand Mosque in Mecca.
Founder and first ruler of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, who established his rule based on Wahhabi doctrines.
King Faisal of Saudi Arabia, noted for transforming the nation into an oil power and promoting Islamic values.
Leader of the militant group that seized the Grand Mosque in Mecca in 1979, protesting Saudi royal family corruption and promoting a purer form of Islam.
Founder of the first Saudi dynasty in Arabia and an influential figure in the formation of modern Saudi Arabia
An overview of the state religion of Saudi Arabia and its conservative interpretation according to Wahhabi ideology
