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I think the root of this problem lies deeper. The Arab Caliphate came to the eastern lands, in which there was a traditional strict patriarchy, and in order to retain power in these lands, the Arabs had to partly accept the traditions of these peoples. They could not impose matriarchy there, although there were some movements in this direction. In particular, I heard that they introduced the tradition of the dowry. They fostered humble sentiments, allowing only wars against the infidels and so on.Saudi is patriarchal because of Wahhabism. Sheikh Wahhab revolted against the Ottomans he believed had corrupted Islam. He was defeated. A century later Ibn Saud brought back the Wahhabi sect. He used the Ikhwan to defeat the Ottoman loyalists in the kingdom and instituted Sharia law.
Recent reforms in Saudi have given women the right to drive and vote and abolished the male guardianship system. Many Mullahs condemn these reforms. There are still no women in political life of the kingdom and women activists have been murdered. Wahhabism has not been totally abolished.