Power and Islam in Kuwait. The field of interaction

Abstract

The author considers the actions of Kuwaiti authorities aimed at resisting the influence of radical ideas on the Kuwaiti society. They could produce an increase in the number of extremist organizations exercising terrorist methods. The author analyzes the state policy focused at supervising the actions of Islamic institutions and exploiting them to achieve the goals of Kuwaiti state. All Islamic institutions are acting under the guidance of the Ministry of Awkaf and Islamic Affairs. “Al Wasatya”, the Islamic doctrine, which was elaborated by Kuwaiti Ulama together with their foreign colleagues is based on the ideas of moderation and tolerance of Islam, is used by the state as its instrument of influence. The foundation of International Center of “Al Wasatya” and its branches in different countries has become a state task directed at making its contribution in the common struggle against Islamic extremism organizations.

Besides the article describes an activity Islamic banks, that proved their effectiveness and became reliable instrument for stabilizing economic situation in the period of economic crises and also Islamic organizations, which activity has no anti-state character.