The Druze (/ d r uː z / DROOZ; [23] Arabic: دَرْزِيّ, darzī or دُرْزِيّ durzī, pl. دُرُوز, durūz), who call themselves al-Muwaḥḥidūn (lit. 'the monotheists' or 'the unitarians'), [24] are an Arab esoteric religious group [25] [26] [27] [28] from West Asia who adhere to the Druze faith, an Abrahamic, monotheistic ...

2024年12月22日 · Druze are a small Middle Eastern religious sect characterized by an eclectic system of doctrines and by a cohesion and loyalty among its members (at times politically significant) that have enabled them to maintain for centuries …

2016年3月21日 · Israeli Druze make up roughly 2% of the country’s population and live mostly in the northern regions of the Galilee, Carmel and the Golan Heights. Their tradition dates back to the 11th century and incorporates elements of Islam, …

2024年8月11日 · Druze is a monotheistic belief system that diverged significantly from Shia Islam. The early Druze faced persecution as a result of their departure from Islamic beliefs, leading to the isolation of their community and the eventual cessation of missionary activities in the face of violent opposition.

The first Druze settled in modern-day Lebanon and northern Israel centuries ago, and the largest Druze community in the Galilee — called Daliyah el-Carmel — is situated in the Carmel Mountains. Throughout history, the Druze have survived many wars, dynasties, uprisings, and religious persecution.

The Druze are followers of the Tawheed faith that centers on the belief in the oneness of God. According to most sources, lacking exact census, the Druze number around one to two and a half million worldwide. The largest concentration is in Syria, …

2019年6月20日 · The Druze religion is a monotheistic Abrahamic religion that is practiced in the Levant by people who identify themselves as “Muwahhidun.” The global population of the Druze people ranges between 0.8 million and 1 million, with …

2024年6月7日 · The Druze faith is an esoteric, monotheistic religion with roots in the Middle East, primarily found in Lebanon, Syria, and Israel. Known for its unique blend of Islamic, Hindu, and Greek philosophical elements, the Druze religion offers a rich tapestry of beliefs and practices.

2023年8月7日 · The intriguing Druze community is both an ethnic group and a religion. According to estimates published by Arab News, there are just 1.5 million-ish Druze worldwide, most of whom live in the Levant. In the West, the most famous Druze person living today is probably George Clooney's wife — Lebanese lawyer Amal Alamuddin.

It originated in Egypt in 1017 and is named for one of its founders, Muḥammad al-Darazī (d. 1019/20). Strictly monotheistic and based in Islam, particularly Ismāʿīlī Islam, Druze beliefs include an eclectic mixture of elements from Gnosticism, Neoplatonism, Judaism, and …