Druze Faith (mainstream)
Esoteric monotheistic religion derived from Ismaili Shia Islam (11th c.). Closed-membership tradition: no conversion permitted, no inter-faith marriage. Concentrated in Lebanon, Syria, Israel.
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BITE breakdown
0 — esoteric monotheistic religion derived from Ismaili Shia Islam; closed-membership tradition.
Profile facts
In context
The Druze faith emerged in 11th-century Cairo under Hamza ibn Ali. Distinctive closed-membership system: only those born to two Druze parents are Druze, conversion is not permitted. Religious knowledge is restricted to initiated 'uqqal'; the broader 'juhhal' (uninitiated) participate communally.
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Timeline
- 11th c.Druze faith proclaimed in Fatimid Cairo
Sources
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