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In many forms. ibadi theology arguably forms the backbone of many of omans codes of conduct. it places value on concepts like politeness, acceptance, unity, and understanding. perhaps, as a consequence of that, the sultanate embraces grace and tact as a matter of foreign policy. internally too, oman has avoided radicalism and sectarian violence. it is considered shameful by ibadi teachings to draw blood over religious conflicts, unless attacked. the terror and bloodshed in neighboring yemen feel...

Anthony: as one moves away from the coast and into the interior, everything changes. this is the countrys more conservative core, its spiritual center. uniquely, omans majority is neither sunni nor shiite, but rather ibadi, a very old and particularly tolerant nonsectarian form of islam. this is a distinction we in the west would be wise to notice. islam is not a monolith it comes

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