From a conservative sheikh to a pioneering female pediatrician, these are just a few of Saudis who are vocally advocating for change in their country.?
1. Sheikh Salman al-Ouda
Prominent Salafi cleric, with more than 1 million Twitter followers
"To debate and consult the citizen in decisions and policies ... [and] elections, I think Islam gave us that sort of democracy ? all caliphs were elected by their people.... The problem here is with the philosophical democracy without a limit.... For example, it's impossible one day within an Islamic system to have a debate on homosexuality ... since it is religiously forbidden."
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