Western grand strategy in countering Iran's Islamic revolution

[muhammed45]

The Role of Wahhabism and Fabricated Revolutions in Countering the Iranian Revolution

Following the 1979 Iranian Revolution, the global balance of power shifted dramatically. Iran emerged as an independent, anti-imperialist power, presenting a new model of governance in the Islamic world that directly challenged the strategic interests of the West (primarily the U.S. and its allies).

To counter this, the West and its regional allies adopted a dual strategy: 1) Strengthening extremist religious movements (Takfiri/Wahhabi) and 2) Supporting proxy wars to drain the resources of Shiite or anti-Western Sunni leaders/nations.

1. Syria: From Civil Unrest to Takfiri Warfare
Syria stands as one of the most prominent examples of a "manufactured transition."
The Transformation: What began as civil protests in 2011 was rapidly transformed into a war of attrition through logistical, military, and financial support from Western powers and regional actors.
The Role of Wahhabi/Salafi Currents: To counter the "Axis of Resistance" and the government of Bashar al-Assad, extremist Takfiri groups were used as "shock troops" on the battlefield. The goal was to use religious extremism to distract the state from its political and strategic priorities.
Strategic Objective: To weaken Syria as a regional player and sever Iran's strategic corridors leading to the Mediterranean.

2. Promoting Wahhabism as a Tool of "Soft War"
After the Iranian Revolution, Western powers realized they could not easily combat revolutionary Islamic models through purely secular means. Instead, they utilized religious currents to counter "Revolutionary Islam":
Replacing the Narrative: Revolutionary, anti-Western Islamic political models were countered by "traditionalist/statist" Islam (Wahhabism). Wahhabism, with its emphasis on 'Takfir' (declaring others infidels), created an environment where any political movement challenging the existing status quo could be labeled as "apostate."
Financing: Massive amounts of capital from Gulf institutions were funneled into schools and mosques in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Egypt, and parts of Africa to prevent the spread of revolutionary ideologies.

3. The "Takfiri Belt": Saudi Arabia and Pakistan
During and after the Cold War, cooperation between Western powers and countries with Wahhabi ideologies (like Saudi Arabia) and traditional military structures (like Pakistan) created a belt of paramilitary groups.
Afghanistan: The rise of groups that later became Al-Qaeda was the result of projects designed to counter Soviet influence (and later, to control other Islamic movements). These groups consistently utilized Wahhabi ideology to recruit fighters.

Summary: The Western Strategy against Iran
To summarize, the West has used "fabricated revolutions" or "managed upheavals" through the following methodology:
1. Exploiting Sectarian Divides (Fitna): Using religious differences (Sunni-Shiite) to break Islamic unity against foreign intervention.
2. Utilizing Wahhabi/Salafi Currents: These movements serve as ideal "tools" because their extremist nature allows them to dismantle any independent Islamic political structure that refuses to comply with Western interests.
3. Proxy Warfare: Instead of direct confrontation with Iran, the West has triggered chaos in Syria, Iraq, and Yemen to trap Iran in exhausting, costly, and endless conflicts, thereby depleting its economic and military strength.

 

[muhammed45]

• “Western intervention in Middle Eastern politics”
• “The impact of Wahhabism on regional stability”
• “Geopolitics of the Syrian Civil War”
• “US foreign policy and regime change in the Middle East”
• “Sectarianization as a political strategy”

 

[muhammed45]

The Transformation of Pakistan: From Jinnah’s Vision to a Wahhabi Proxy State

The political and social evolution of Pakistan represents one of the most significant shifts in the modern Islamic world. Once envisioned as a progressive sanctuary for Muslims in South Asia, the state underwent a fundamental metamorphosis, transitioning from a constitutional democracy rooted in inclusive Islamic principles to a centralized, puritanical state serving the geopolitical interests of the Saudi Arabian monarchy.

1. The Stolen Legacy: The Hijacking of Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s Vision
To understand the magnitude of this shift, one must first address the "theft" of the founding ideology. Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the Quaid-e-Azam (Great Leader), envisioned Pakistan not as a narrow theocratic state, but as a laboratory for Islamic democratic values. His vision was characterized by:
Pluralism and Protection: Jinnah’s August 11, 1947, speech emphasized that religion was a personal matter and that all citizens, regardless of faith, were equal stakeholders in the state.
Modernity and Law: He intended for Pakistan to be a modern state where Islamic ethics would inform social justice, rather than a state governed by medieval interpretations of law.

This vision was systematically dismantled. Western powers, seeking a stable but compliant bulwark against Soviet expansion and later Indian influence, found Jinnah’s democratic constitutionalism inconvenient. By supporting reactionary religious elements over secular democratic institutions, the West paved the way for the eventual "hijacking" of the state's identity.

2. The Catalyst of Transformation: The Era of General Zia-ul-Haq
If Jinnah provided the blueprint for a modern Islamic state, General Zia-ul-Haq provided the blueprint for a radicalized one. His decade-long rule (1977–1988) remains the most consequential period in Pakistan's history regarding its religious identity.

The Mechanism of "Islamization":
Zia did not merely introduce religion into politics; he used religion to legitimize military autocracy. Through a process known as Islamization, he implemented:
The Hudood Ordinances: Replacing civil laws with harsh, medieval-style corporal punishments, which served to control the population and marginalize women and minorities.
Blasphemy Laws: These were expanded and weaponized, creating a tool for social control and sectarian persecution.
The Role of the Ulama: Zia institutionalized the clergy into the state apparatus, giving them veto power over legislation through the Council of Islamic Ideology.

3. The Wahhabi Pivot: Pakistan as a Geopolitical Proxy
The transformation was not merely domestic; it was a strategic realignment. During the Soviet-Afghan War, Pakistan became the frontline of the "Global Jihad." This era saw a massive influx of petrodollars from Saudi Arabia, which were used to fund the Madrasa system.

The Saudi-Wahhabi Influence:
Institutionalization of Salafism: Under the guise of fighting communism, the state allowed for the rapid proliferation of Deobandi and Wahhabi-influenced seminaries. These institutions replaced the more traditional, Sufi-oriented, and localized Islamic practices of South Asia with a rigid, puritanical, and transnational version of Islam.
Sectarianization: This period saw the birth of violent sectarianism. The state, once a protector of all Muslims, became a facilitator for extremist ideologies that viewed any deviation from the Wahhabi-influenced orthodoxy as apostasy.
Service to the Monarchy: Pakistan’s foreign policy shifted to align almost entirely with the Saudi-led bloc. This turned Pakistan into a strategic depth provider for Saudi interests, exchanging its ideological and military sovereignty for financial stability and regional legitimacy.

Conclusion: The Result of the Engineered Shift
The result of this multi-layered process—the Western undermining of Jinnah’s democratic foundations, the military coup of Zia-ul-Haq, and the financial infusion of Wahhabi ideology—is a Pakistan that is qualitatively different from its founding premise. The country transitioned from a state seeking to prove that Islam and modernity could coexist, to a state where religious extremism is often used as a tool for political survival and regional proxy warfare. The "hijacking" of the Islamic identity by autocratic and foreign-funded interests has left a legacy of instability that the nation continues to grapple with today.

 

[mythbuster]

It was not an Islamic revolution , it was a Shia revolution or better call it devolution.... revolutions bring new thoughts and idea , Iranian shit show brought nothing new to the table... nobody would have given a damn about this shit show had you not tried to export it to other countries.... chanting death to America , holding American diplomats hostage against all the norms of international law and mortality....now that you are at the recieving end of your hubris you talk about Islamic unity....wahabi / takfiris are as good or as bad as Shias , I don't see much difference between them.

 

[muhammed45]

The Transformation of Pakistan: From Jinnah’s Vision to a Wahhabi Proxy State

The political and social evolution of Pakistan represents one of the most significant shifts in the modern Islamic world. Once envisioned as a progressive sanctuary for Muslims in South Asia, the state underwent a fundamental metamorphosis, transitioning from a constitutional democracy rooted in inclusive Islamic principles to a centralized, puritanical state serving the geopolitical interests of the Saudi Arabian monarchy.

1. The Stolen Legacy: The Hijacking of Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s Vision
To understand the magnitude of this shift, one must first address the "theft" of the founding ideology. Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the Quaid-e-Azam (Great Leader), envisioned Pakistan not as a narrow theocratic state, but as a laboratory for Islamic democratic values. His vision was characterized by:
Pluralism and Protection: Jinnah’s August 11, 1947, speech emphasized that religion was a personal matter and that all citizens, regardless of faith, were equal stakeholders in the state.
Modernity and Law: He intended for Pakistan to be a modern state where Islamic ethics would inform social justice, rather than a state governed by medieval interpretations of law.

This vision was systematically dismantled. Western powers, seeking a stable but compliant bulwark against Soviet expansion and later Indian influence, found Jinnah’s democratic constitutionalism inconvenient. By supporting reactionary religious elements over secular democratic institutions, the West paved the way for the eventual "hijacking" of the state's identity.

2. The Catalyst of Transformation: The Era of General Zia-ul-Haq
If Jinnah provided the blueprint for a modern Islamic state, General Zia-ul-Haq provided the blueprint for a radicalized one. His decade-long rule (1977–1988) remains the most consequential period in Pakistan's history regarding its religious identity.

The Mechanism of "Islamization":
Zia did not merely introduce religion into politics; he used religion to legitimize military autocracy. Through a process known as Islamization, he implemented:
The Hudood Ordinances: Replacing civil laws with harsh, medieval-style corporal punishments, which served to control the population and marginalize women and minorities.
Blasphemy Laws: These were expanded and weaponized, creating a tool for social control and sectarian persecution.
The Role of the Ulama: Zia institutionalized the clergy into the state apparatus, giving them veto power over legislation through the Council of Islamic Ideology.

3. The Wahhabi Pivot: Pakistan as a Geopolitical Proxy
The transformation was not merely domestic; it was a strategic realignment. During the Soviet-Afghan War, Pakistan became the frontline of the "Global Jihad." This era saw a massive influx of petrodollars from Saudi Arabia, which were used to fund the Madrasa system.

The Saudi-Wahhabi Influence:
Institutionalization of Salafism: Under the guise of fighting communism, the state allowed for the rapid proliferation of Deobandi and Wahhabi-influenced seminaries. These institutions replaced the more traditional, Sufi-oriented, and localized Islamic practices of South Asia with a rigid, puritanical, and transnational version of Islam.
Sectarianization: This period saw the birth of violent sectarianism. The state, once a protector of all Muslims, became a facilitator for extremist ideologies that viewed any deviation from the Wahhabi-influenced orthodoxy as apostasy.
Service to the Monarchy: Pakistan’s foreign policy shifted to align almost entirely with the Saudi-led bloc. This turned Pakistan into a strategic depth provider for Saudi interests, exchanging its ideological and military sovereignty for financial stability and regional legitimacy.

Conclusion: The Result of the Engineered Shift
The result of this multi-layered process—the Western undermining of Jinnah’s democratic foundations, the military coup of Zia-ul-Haq, and the financial infusion of Wahhabi ideology—is a Pakistan that is qualitatively different from its founding premise. The country transitioned from a state seeking to prove that Islam and modernity could coexist, to a state where religious extremism is often used as a tool for political survival and regional proxy warfare. The "hijacking" of the Islamic identity by autocratic and foreign-funded interests has left a legacy of instability that the nation continues to grapple with today.

1. Ayesha Jalal, The Sole Spokesman: Jinnah, the Muslim League and the Demand for Pakistan
2. Stanley Wolpert, Jinnah of Pakistan
3. Lawrence Ziring, Islamization and the State: Pakistan in the Era of Zia-ul-Haq
4. Christophe Jaffrelot, The Pakistan Paradox: Instability and Resilience in an Islamic State
5. Eqbal Ahmad, The Making of Post-Colonial States
6. Faisal Devji, The Islamization of South Asia
7. Olivier Roy, Globalized Islam: The Search for a New Ummah
8. Aqil Shah, The Struggle for Pakistan: Institutional Fragility and Democratic Deficits
9. Ahmed Rashid, Taliban: Militant Islam, Afghanistan, and the New Great War
10. Steve Coll, Ghost Wars

 

[muhammed45]

It was not an Islamic revolution , it was a Shia revolution or better call it devolution.... revolutions bring new thoughts and idea , Iranian shit show brought nothing new to the table... nobody would have given a damn about this shit show had you not tried to export it to other countries.... chanting death to America , holding American diplomats hostage against all the norms of international law and mortality....now that you are at the recieving end of your hubris you talk about Islamic unity....wahabi / takfiris are as good or as bad as Shias , I don't see much difference between them.

You are entitled to your opinion my friend, please try to build a foundation for your claims and open a way for discussion. What you type is a one way road to your own maybe personal agenda.

 

[El Sidd]

Very good collection of statements however no solution is provided. Maybe OP can finish up on how to extract Pakistan from this apparent mess.

 

[muhammed45]

The Strategic Use of Wahhabi Frameworks Amidst State Crackdowns on Independent Islamic Movements in Nigeria

Introduction
Nigeria’s socio-political landscape is characterized by a delicate balance between its diverse religious demographics, primarily divided between the Muslim North and the Christian South. In recent years, the rise of independent, politically active religious minorities—most notably the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) led by Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky—has challenged the established political and religious status quo. This analysis examines how Wahhabi/Salafi frameworks have sometimes been utilized by regional stakeholders and state elements as a counter-leverage to marginalize such dissenting voices.

The Dynamics of Sectarian Competition
The tension in Northern Nigeria reflects a complex intra-Islamic landscape. While traditional Sunni and Sufi orders have historically held prominence, the emergence of the IMN—advocating for socio-political justice and an independent religious identity—created a distinct challenge to the political establishment. Tragically, this has often been met with heavy-handed state crackdowns, mass arrests, and severe human rights violations against Sheikh Zakzaky and his followers.

Wahhabism as a Lever for Delegitimization
In the wake of state-sponsored pressures and crackdowns, ultra-conservative Wahhabi/Salafi frameworks are sometimes leveraged by political and religious elites to manage or suppress ideological competition. This strategy functions through several mechanisms:
1. Theological Marginalization: By framing independent movements like Zakzaky’s as outside the traditional mainstream, proponents of strict Wahhabi ideologies attempt to socially isolate them and justify state-led restrictions.
2. State-Aligned Religious Control: The influx of foreign-backed Wahhabi infrastructure provides authorities with a more rigid, predictable religious counterpart that aligns more easily with state control, contrasting with the grassroots, anti-establishment nature of the IMN.
3. Suppressing Political Dissent: Ideological framing is often used to mask political suppression, transforming what is fundamentally a struggle for human rights and political freedom into a manufactured sectarian dispute.

Strategic Risks and Implications
Relying on ultra-conservative ideologies to suppress independent movements carries severe long-term dangers:
Deepening Sectarian Rifts: Amplifying intolerant interpretations of Islam deepens divisions within the Muslim community.
Normalizing State Violence: Justifying the marginalization or persecution of any peaceful religious group sets a dangerous precedent for human rights and the rule of law.
Alienation of Marginalized Communities: Continued injustice and denial of basic rights to movements like Sheikh Zakzaky’s risk radicalizing future generations who witness systemic oppression.

Conclusion
The deployment of Wahhabi influence as a counter-weight against independent religious movements in Nigeria is a precarious strategy. Rather than fostering stability, it risks exacerbating sectarian tensions and obscuring the core issues of justice, human rights, and religious freedom. A lasting solution requires moving away from state violence and ideological exclusion toward dialogue and respect for the rights of all citizens, regardless of their school of thought.

 

[muhammed45]

The Strategic Use of Wahhabi Frameworks Amidst State Crackdowns on Independent Islamic Movements in Nigeria

Introduction
Nigeria’s socio-political landscape is characterized by a delicate balance between its diverse religious demographics, primarily divided between the Muslim North and the Christian South. In recent years, the rise of independent, politically active religious minorities—most notably the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) led by Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky—has challenged the established political and religious status quo. This analysis examines how Wahhabi/Salafi frameworks have sometimes been utilized by regional stakeholders and state elements as a counter-leverage to marginalize such dissenting voices.

The Dynamics of Sectarian Competition
The tension in Northern Nigeria reflects a complex intra-Islamic landscape. While traditional Sunni and Sufi orders have historically held prominence, the emergence of the IMN—advocating for socio-political justice and an independent religious identity—created a distinct challenge to the political establishment. Tragically, this has often been met with heavy-handed state crackdowns, mass arrests, and severe human rights violations against Sheikh Zakzaky and his followers.

Wahhabism as a Lever for Delegitimization
In the wake of state-sponsored pressures and crackdowns, ultra-conservative Wahhabi/Salafi frameworks are sometimes leveraged by political and religious elites to manage or suppress ideological competition. This strategy functions through several mechanisms:
1. Theological Marginalization: By framing independent movements like Zakzaky’s as outside the traditional mainstream, proponents of strict Wahhabi ideologies attempt to socially isolate them and justify state-led restrictions.
2. State-Aligned Religious Control: The influx of foreign-backed Wahhabi infrastructure provides authorities with a more rigid, predictable religious counterpart that aligns more easily with state control, contrasting with the grassroots, anti-establishment nature of the IMN.
3. Suppressing Political Dissent: Ideological framing is often used to mask political suppression, transforming what is fundamentally a struggle for human rights and political freedom into a manufactured sectarian dispute.

Strategic Risks and Implications
Relying on ultra-conservative ideologies to suppress independent movements carries severe long-term dangers:
Deepening Sectarian Rifts: Amplifying intolerant interpretations of Islam deepens divisions within the Muslim community.
Normalizing State Violence: Justifying the marginalization or persecution of any peaceful religious group sets a dangerous precedent for human rights and the rule of law.
Alienation of Marginalized Communities: Continued injustice and denial of basic rights to movements like Sheikh Zakzaky’s risk radicalizing future generations who witness systemic oppression.

Conclusion
The deployment of Wahhabi influence as a counter-weight against independent religious movements in Nigeria is a precarious strategy. Rather than fostering stability, it risks exacerbating sectarian tensions and obscuring the core issues of justice, human rights, and religious freedom. A lasting solution requires moving away from state violence and ideological exclusion toward dialogue and respect for the rights of all citizens, regardless of their school of thought.

Amnesty International (Reports on Nigerian state crackdowns and human rights violations).
Human Rights Watch (Documentation on the Zaria massacre and judicial processes).
Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) (Analysis of religious movements and stability in the Sahel).
Al Jazeera & Reuters (Reporting on the socio-political impact of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria).
Journal of Religion and Politics (Academic studies on Wahhabism vs. Shia/Independent movements in West Africa).

 

[R2D2]

If Iran had not cooperated with the US to topple the Taliban and Iraqi govt. Then the Sunnis would not have used similar tactics in Syria. Iran is currently supporting the Northern Alliance against the Taliban. If Iran had not done the above then perhaps USA would not be at Iran's doors today. Even now as USA has put a blockade against Iran, if it cooperates with the Taliban then perhaps they would not join the blockade.

 

[muhammed45]

Engineering Deviation and the Instrumentalization of Religion: Wahhabi Currents in Egypt, Western Interests, and the Martyrdom of Sheikh Hassan Shehata​

1. Introduction​

As one of the main centers of Islamic thought and civilization in the Arab and Islamic world, Egypt has always been the focal point of political and cultural developments in the region. Its strategic location, massive population, and intellectual background have consistently led Western powers and dependent regional regimes to engineer religious and ideological currents within the country. Amidst this, the infiltration and expansion of Wahhabism—backed by massive financial and logistical support—stands as a clear example of the “political instrumentalization of religion” to serve the interests of global hegemony and undermine authentic Islamic movements; a process whose tragic peak in recent years culminated in the cowardly martyrdom of the scholarly mujahid, Sheikh Hassan Shehata.

2. The Background of Wahhabi Infiltration in Egypt: From Economic Migration to Cultural Transformation​

The penetration of Wahhabi (takfiri Salafi) thought into Egypt did not happen overnight; rather, it was the result of a decades-long process:

• The Migration of Egyptian Laborers to Persian Gulf States: Starting in the 1970s and 1980s, coinciding with Egypt’s economic crises, millions of Egyptian workers, teachers, and civil servants headed to the Arab states of the Persian Gulf (particularly Saudi Arabia). Tempted or influenced by lucrative incomes, these individuals knowingly or unknowingly came under the influence of Salafi and Wahhabi thoughts, eventually becoming promoters of this ideology upon returning to their homeland.
• The Influx of Petro-Dollars and Fake Charities: A network of mosques, religious schools, publishing houses, and satellite channels was established across Egypt with direct and indirect financial support from Wahhabi institutions, aiming to replace Egypt’s traditional, moderate, and Ahl al-Bayt-oriented Islam with a harsh, takfiri reading.

3. Wahhabism, the West, and Geopolitical Engineering​

Western policymakers—chiefly the United States and its regional allies—have always maintained an instrumental view toward radical religious currents. The infiltration of Wahhabism in Egypt can be analyzed within this macro-puzzle:

• Fostering Division and Undermining National Cohesion: The primary goal of the West is to create deep religious and ethnic schisms within Islamic countries so that nations, instead of focusing on scientific progress, political independence, and fighting colonialism and Zionism, become entangled in internal and sectarian wars.
• Countering the Islamic Awakening and the Resistance Axis: Following the 2011 developments (the Arab Spring), Egypt entered a sensitive period. The West and regional reactionaries were deeply alarmed by the prospect of a discourse based on genuine independence and support for the Islamic resistance. Promoting takfiri Wahhabism served as a tool to divert the compass of the Egyptian nation’s struggles toward fabricated internal and regional enemies (anti-Shia sentiment and false polarization).

4. Instrumentalizing Religion for Political Goals​

From its inception, Wahhabism has played a functional role in serving dominant powers. In Egypt, this ideology transformed into a tool that:

• Issued Political Fatwas and Justified Dependency: Preachers affiliated with this current theorized silence in the face of foreign intervention and compromise with authoritarian regimes, while suppressing any independence-seeking voice with labels of deviance and heresy.
• Stripped Islam of its Spirit of Oppression-Resistance: Wahhabi Islam is a purely ceremonial, petrified yet violent Islam that poses no contradiction to the global system of domination, while fiercely fighting rationality, tolerance, and the love for the Ahl al-Bayt (AS).

5. The Pinnacle of Tragedy: The Martyrdom of Sheikh Hassan Shehata​

Sheikh Hassan Shehata, a prominent Egyptian scholar, eloquent orator, and devotee of the Ahl al-Bayt (AS), was among those figures who with profound insight exposed the dangers of Wahhabi infiltration and its hidden agendas. Having dedicated years of his life to calling for genuine Islamic unity, love for the Ahl al-Bayt, and enlightening Egyptian youth, he became the primary target of takfiri currents.

In June 2013, amidst Egypt’s political turbulence, radical Salafi and Wahhabi elements—incited by media outlets affiliated with takfiri currents—attacked a gathering of Shia Muslims in the village of Abu Musallam in Giza Governorate. In this brutal assault, Sheikh Hassan Shehata, alongside three other followers of the Ahl al-Bayt (AS), attained the lofty rank of martyrdom after enduring severe torture. This horrific crime laid bare the full extent of takfiri savagery and the dangerous consequences of the political instrumentalization of religion before the eyes of the world.

6. Conclusion​

The file on Wahhabi infiltration in Egypt and the martyrdom of Shahid Hassan Shehata stands as clear testimony to how the religion of Islam can be turned by colonial powers and their regional proxies into an instrument for proxy wars, division, and the suppression of freedom-fighters. Nevertheless, history has proven that the blood of martyrs and the awakening of Islamic nations will sooner or later sweep away ignorance, takfir, and dependency, allowing the authentic Islamic current—based on rationality, unity, and human dignity—to forge its path.

 

[R2D2]

Engineering Deviation and the Instrumentalization of Religion: Wahhabi Currents in Egypt, Western Interests, and the Martyrdom of Sheikh Hassan Shehata​

1. Introduction​

As one of the main centers of Islamic thought and civilization in the Arab and Islamic world, Egypt has always been the focal point of political and cultural developments in the region. Its strategic location, massive population, and intellectual background have consistently led Western powers and dependent regional regimes to engineer religious and ideological currents within the country. Amidst this, the infiltration and expansion of Wahhabism—backed by massive financial and logistical support—stands as a clear example of the “political instrumentalization of religion” to serve the interests of global hegemony and undermine authentic Islamic movements; a process whose tragic peak in recent years culminated in the cowardly martyrdom of the scholarly mujahid, Sheikh Hassan Shehata.

2. The Background of Wahhabi Infiltration in Egypt: From Economic Migration to Cultural Transformation​

The penetration of Wahhabi (takfiri Salafi) thought into Egypt did not happen overnight; rather, it was the result of a decades-long process:

• The Migration of Egyptian Laborers to Persian Gulf States: Starting in the 1970s and 1980s, coinciding with Egypt’s economic crises, millions of Egyptian workers, teachers, and civil servants headed to the Arab states of the Persian Gulf (particularly Saudi Arabia). Tempted or influenced by lucrative incomes, these individuals knowingly or unknowingly came under the influence of Salafi and Wahhabi thoughts, eventually becoming promoters of this ideology upon returning to their homeland.
• The Influx of Petro-Dollars and Fake Charities: A network of mosques, religious schools, publishing houses, and satellite channels was established across Egypt with direct and indirect financial support from Wahhabi institutions, aiming to replace Egypt’s traditional, moderate, and Ahl al-Bayt-oriented Islam with a harsh, takfiri reading.

3. Wahhabism, the West, and Geopolitical Engineering​

Western policymakers—chiefly the United States and its regional allies—have always maintained an instrumental view toward radical religious currents. The infiltration of Wahhabism in Egypt can be analyzed within this macro-puzzle:

• Fostering Division and Undermining National Cohesion: The primary goal of the West is to create deep religious and ethnic schisms within Islamic countries so that nations, instead of focusing on scientific progress, political independence, and fighting colonialism and Zionism, become entangled in internal and sectarian wars.
• Countering the Islamic Awakening and the Resistance Axis: Following the 2011 developments (the Arab Spring), Egypt entered a sensitive period. The West and regional reactionaries were deeply alarmed by the prospect of a discourse based on genuine independence and support for the Islamic resistance. Promoting takfiri Wahhabism served as a tool to divert the compass of the Egyptian nation’s struggles toward fabricated internal and regional enemies (anti-Shia sentiment and false polarization).

4. Instrumentalizing Religion for Political Goals​

From its inception, Wahhabism has played a functional role in serving dominant powers. In Egypt, this ideology transformed into a tool that:

• Issued Political Fatwas and Justified Dependency: Preachers affiliated with this current theorized silence in the face of foreign intervention and compromise with authoritarian regimes, while suppressing any independence-seeking voice with labels of deviance and heresy.
• Stripped Islam of its Spirit of Oppression-Resistance: Wahhabi Islam is a purely ceremonial, petrified yet violent Islam that poses no contradiction to the global system of domination, while fiercely fighting rationality, tolerance, and the love for the Ahl al-Bayt (AS).

5. The Pinnacle of Tragedy: The Martyrdom of Sheikh Hassan Shehata​

Sheikh Hassan Shehata, a prominent Egyptian scholar, eloquent orator, and devotee of the Ahl al-Bayt (AS), was among those figures who with profound insight exposed the dangers of Wahhabi infiltration and its hidden agendas. Having dedicated years of his life to calling for genuine Islamic unity, love for the Ahl al-Bayt, and enlightening Egyptian youth, he became the primary target of takfiri currents.

In June 2013, amidst Egypt’s political turbulence, radical Salafi and Wahhabi elements—incited by media outlets affiliated with takfiri currents—attacked a gathering of Shia Muslims in the village of Abu Musallam in Giza Governorate. In this brutal assault, Sheikh Hassan Shehata, alongside three other followers of the Ahl al-Bayt (AS), attained the lofty rank of martyrdom after enduring severe torture. This horrific crime laid bare the full extent of takfiri savagery and the dangerous consequences of the political instrumentalization of religion before the eyes of the world.

6. Conclusion​

The file on Wahhabi infiltration in Egypt and the martyrdom of Shahid Hassan Shehata stands as clear testimony to how the religion of Islam can be turned by colonial powers and their regional proxies into an instrument for proxy wars, division, and the suppression of freedom-fighters. Nevertheless, history has proven that the blood of martyrs and the awakening of Islamic nations will sooner or later sweep away ignorance, takfir, and dependency, allowing the authentic Islamic current—based on rationality, unity, and human dignity—to forge its path.

If Iran gives support to the Takfiris in Sinai, they will attack Israel.

 

[Yasser76]

Oh great, just what we need, another Iranian chest thumping thread.....