Abdullah Da'ud al-Da'isi

Abdullah Da'ud al-Da'isi is a Saudi Arabian Islamic scholar and Sufi mystic. He is a prominent figure in the Da'isi movement, a Sufi order that emerged in the 19th century. Al-Da'isi has written extensively on Islamic theology and Sufism, and has been a vocal critic of modernism and secularism in the Middle East. He is known for his charismatic lectures and his ability to connect with a wide audience. Al-Da'isi has been the subject of controversy and criticism from some quarters, but remains a respected figure in the Islamic world.