Traditionally, the Arabian peninsula nation of Oman has been somewhat of a maverick in the Islamic world. It has largely escaped much of what troubles its neighbors and has not been an incubator for terrorism, like nations such as Saudi Arabia and Yemen. Historically, Oman has also had very good relations with the West. Now, however, the financial jihad is making inroads in Oman, just as it has in the West. It remains to be seen how soon the scourge of Shariah will take advantage of this new foothold…
