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Fundamentalist Muslims in Iran were opposed to the shah because he had what?
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The fundamentalists in Iran felt that the Shah epitomized a Western culture of greed and materialism, because he tried to establish a more secular government. As with many rulers, he accumulated vast personal wealth. He also employed various means to suppress political dissent. It was ultimately the exiled Ayatollah Khomeini who in 1979 succeeded the Shah and established an Islamic religious government.
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The overthrow of the shah of Iran in 1979 resulted in a?
government run by Islamic fundamentalist leaders
What did Shah of Iran do to the Muslims?
He was in fact against Islam. it is better to ask what he did for destroying Islam. he was a puppet of enemies of Islam to control Muslims of Iran and keep them uneducated and poor and under control.
Why were Fundamentalist Muslims in Iran opposed to the Shah?
The fundamentalists in Iran felt that the Shah epitomized a Western culture of greed and materialism, because he tried to establish a more secular government. As with many rulers, he accumulated vast personal wealth. He also employed various means to suppress political dissent. It was ultimately the exiled Ayatollah Khomeini who in 1979 succeeded the Shah and established an Islamic religious government.
Were the Persians monotheistic or polytheistic?
Monotheistic, because the Persian religion was Zoroastrianism which is a monotheistic religion
Where are the Sunnis and Shiites located?
The largest Shiite communities are in Iran, Azerbaijan, southern Iraq, Bahrain, and northern Yemen. The Sunni communities are spread throughout the Middle East, North Africa, Southeast Europe, South Asia, and Indonesia. There are, of course, minorities of Sunni and Shiite Muslims throughout the world.
Fundamentalist Muslims in Iran were opposed to the shah because he had?
westernized Iran
Does President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran support or oppose same-sex marriage?
Opposed. He is an Islamic fundamentalist who claimed there are no gays in Iran.
Is Iran a fundamentalist country?
Yes it is and so is Iraq.
Hijawhy the women should have hejab in Iran?
because we are muslims
Why were fundamentalist muslims opposed to shah?
The fundamentalists in Iran felt that the Shah epitomized a Western culture of greed and materialism, because he tried to establish a more secular government. As with many rulers, he accumulated vast personal wealth. He also employed various means to suppress political dissent. It was ultimately the exiled Ayatollah Khomeini who in 1979 succeeded the Shah and established an Islamic religious government.
Who led Muslim fundamentalist in Iran?
Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini
Why did the US get involved in the Iran hostage crisis?
This is because the Iranian people were opposed to America's policies in Iran.
What event disrupted oil production in Iran throughout the 1980s?
The fundamentalist revolution
What is the number of shiite Muslims living in Iran?
90-95% of Iran population (near 80,000,000) are shia Muslims.
Can Muslims convert to Christianity be punished in Iran?
Yes they can because a growing number of Muslims are coverting to Christianity, even though it is a punshiable offense.
Was the Shah of Iran a Muslim?
The Shah of Iran is a title for the Kings of Persia stretching back to antiquity, even preceding Islam. Some of the Shahs, such as those of the Parthian and Sassanid Dynasties were Zoroastrian. All Shahs of Iran after the year 800 C.E. were Muslim and All Shahs of Iran after 1550 C.E. were Shiite Muslims.
Is Iran Jewish. Muslim or Cristian?
Iran is ruled by Shia Muslims
