Oman - a country rarely spoken about. What's happening there?

[u/Necessary_Wing799]

Oman is located in a area we heat about a lot for an array of reasons - there are many famous and newsworthy spots close by from dubai to Doha to Iran and Yemen...... what goes on in Oman? Let us know how life is here and any relevant info on its current state....

[u/TelecomVsOTT]

They also still have the original view that anybody could be the leader of Muslims, it does not have to be hereditary.

Rich of them to believe that. In the meanwhile Oman's rulers are hereditary yet they don't bat an eye.

[u/hirst → u/TelecomVsOTT]

The old sultan (silver daddy, 10/10 beard) couped his father in the 60s and then led Oman to prosperity in the modern era so yeah I guess it’s hereditary but not as cut and dry as you portray here

[u/totallynotapsycho42 → u/TelecomVsOTT]

Shuas believe in hereditary succession yet the most powerful shia state is a reupublic.

[u/Draig_werdd → u/totallynotapsycho42]

The hereditary succession only applies to the Imam, not secular ruler. Most Shia, including the majority group in Iran, believe the current Imam is in "hiding", so not available to lead the state.

[u/Draig_werdd → u/TelecomVsOTT]

Well, the rule is for the leader of all Muslim, the ruler of Oman does not claim that role, so it's fine.