| ID | 095361 |
| Title Proper | Hizbullah al-Hijaz |
| Other Title Information | a history of the most radical Saudi Shi'a opposition group |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Matthiesen, Toby |
| Publication | 2010. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article discusses the emergence, ideology, and activities of the Saudi Shi'a opposition group Hizbullah al-Hijaz and its clerical wing, the Tajamu' 'Ulama' al-Hijaz. The group has played a significant but little known role in Saudi-Iranian relations since 1987 following its creation as a rival to the other Saudi Shi'a opposition group, the Islamic Revolution Organization. Hizbullah al-Hijaz was pro-Iranian and followed the Marja'iyya of Ayatollahs Khomeini and Khamene'i. Although it officially denounced any engagement with the Saudi leadership, it profited from a general amnesty in 1993. After it was blamed for the Khobar Towers bombing in 1996, most of its members were arrested and its organization dismantled. |
| `In' analytical Note | Middle East Journal Vol. 64, No. 2; Spr 2010: p179-197 |
| Journal Source | Middle East Journal Vol. 64, No. 2; Spr 2010: p179-197 |
| Key Words | Hizbullah al-Hijaz ; Saudi Shi ; Ulama al-Hijaz ; Saudi - Confilct - Iran ; Hajj ; Saudi Arab - Relations - Iran ; Iran - Relations - Saudi Arab |