As mentioned above, political actors freely swing between interpretive frameworks that advance their agendas. Countering “political Islam” seems to be the only consistent line linking Sufi neo-traditionalism and progressive anti-traditionalism sponsored by the UAE. While the Sufi and progressive networks sponsored by the UAE are not the only groups under such influence, understanding the diverse landscape of state sponsorship and its impact on scholarly positions is a first step in critically thinking about the interaction between politics and religious authority.
https://themaydan.com/2020/09/the-uae-sponsored-islams-mapping-the-terrain/
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