Alawites - Wikipedia
WEBAlawites, considered disbelievers by classical Sunni and Shi'ite theologians, faced periods of subjugation or persecution under various Muslim empires such as the Ottomans, Abbasids, Mamluks, and others. The establishment of the French Mandate of Syria in 1920 marked a turning point in Alawite history.
Alawite | Syria, Lebanon, Twelver | Britannica
WEBSep 5, 2024 · ʿAlawite, any member of a minority sect of Shīʿite Muslims living chiefly in Syria. The roots of ʿAlawism lie in the teachings of Muḥammad ibn Nuṣayr an-Namīrī (fl. 850), a Basran contemporary of the 10th Shīʿite imam, and the sect was chiefly established by Ḥusayn ibn Ḥamdān al-Khaṣībī (d. 957 or.
Alawites and the Fate of Syria - Origins
WEBAlawites are adherents of a syncretistic belief with close affinity to Shi'ite Islam and, importantly, the Assad family is Alawite. But despite their crucial role in the unfolding struggles in Syria, they are little known outside the region.
The Difference Between Alawites and Sunnis in Syria - ThoughtCo
WEBJul 30, 2019 · Historical Alawite heartlands lie in the mountainous hinterland of Syria’s Mediterranean coast in the country’s west, next to the coastal city of Latakia. Alawites form the majority in Latakia province, although the city itself is …
What does it mean to be Alawite, and why does it matter in ...
WEBFeb 8, 2012 · Alawites are a minority, believed to make up 12% to 15% of the population. The Assad family, which has ruled Syria for more than 40 years, is Alawite. The religious group also dominates the...
Primer on the Alawites in Syria - Foreign Policy Research ...
WEBDec 1, 2016 · By creating the impression of equality, France was able to foster sectarian divisions between the Sunnis and Alawites as well as grant the Alawites an independent state to counter nationalist and independence movements in Syria.
The Dilemma of Syria’s Alawites | The New Yorker
WEBOct 18, 2013 · It was a rare opportunity: Lebanon is awash with refugees from the civil war, but the Alawites—a small Shiite sect that counts Syria’s President, Bashar Assad, among its members—tend to keep a...