The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Efforts in Confronting Intellectual Deviations: A Doctrinal Study

Abstract

This study, from a doctrinal (ʿaqīdah-based) perspective, examines the efforts undertaken by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to confront intellectual deviations rooted in theological distortion. Grounded in the methodology of Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jamāʿah, the research highlights the Kingdom’s commitment to protecting sound Islamic belief from manifestations of religious extremism and moral decay. The study analyzes these deviations as stemming not merely from behavioral misconduct, but from fundamental flaws in belief and creed. It further explores the legal, educational, and institutional strategies adopted to address such deviations. The paper also sheds light on how Vision 2030 reflects this doctrinal orientation through integrated programs aimed at strengthening intellectual security, fostering moderation and balance, and preserving Islamic identity in the face of global ideological challenges.