Reformation of the Theoretical Foundations of Ibadiyya with Focus on Rejecting Accusations

Reform is one of the important issues in religious matters. The most important reform that the contemporary Ibadiyya have undertaken and has, of course, been very successful is the rejection of accusations. When faced with accusations from sects or personalities, the Ibadis were forced to reject such accusations in order to survive in the Islamic world. This paper, with a descriptive-analytical approach, deals with three important accusations and explains the Ibadis’ remarks in rejecting these accusations: 1. Associating Ibadis with Khawarij, 2. Resorting to violence, and 3. Disdaining the companions of the Prophet. It is to say that these accusations have greatly annoyed the Ibadis.