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Wahhabism
Movement in Islam from mid-18th century, calling for a renewal of the Muslim spirit. Includes prohibitions and commandments.
Waliy
Holy man or woman (waliya) in Islam. Often translated into English with "Saint".
Waqf
A religious endowment, giving property, as regulated by Islamic law. Revenues finance mosques and another religious institutions.
West Bank
Palestinian territory, situated west of the Jordan River and the Dead Sea, and east of Israel. Population is 2.1 million, of which 87% are Palestinian Sunni Muslims, 8% are Palestinian Christians, and 5% Jewish Israeli settlers.
Western Sahara
Republic under partial Moroccan occupation. Includes details about its geography and history.