The Druze (/druːz/;[7] Arabic: درزي derzī or durzī, plural دروز durūz; Hebrew: דרוזים, druzim) is a monotheistic and Abrahamic religion which evolved out of Ismailism, one of the earlier branches of Shia Islam, after the decline of the Fatimid Empire. Druze beliefs incorporate elements from Gnosticism, Neoplatonism, Pythagoreanism, and a myriad of local philosophies and beliefs, creating a distinct theology known to esoterically interpret religious scriptures and to highlight the role of the mind and truthfulness.[8] Incorporation of various local beliefs can also be seen in the religious practices as they participate in certain Twelver Shi'ite, Christian and Persian holidays (like celebrating Nowruz) while also maintaining their own holy day of the week and unique practices.[9]
The Druze self identify as monotheists (Muwahhideen) and are found primarily in Syria, Lebanon and Israel, with small communities in Jordan. The oldest and most densely populated Druze community exists in the south of Syria around Jabal al-Druze; literally the Mountain of the Druze.[10] The Druze community played an important role in shaping the history of Lebanon and continues to play a large political role there.
The Druze's social customs differ markedly from those of Muslims or Christians, and they are known to form a close-knit, cohesive community but also integrate fully in their adopted homelands.
The Druze (/druːz/;[7] Arabic: درزي derzī or durzī, plural دروز durūz; Hebrew: דרוזים, druzim) is a monotheistic and Abrahamic religion which evolved out of Ismailism, one of the earlier branches of Shia Islam, after the decline of the Fatimid Empire. Druze beliefs incorporate elements from Gnosticism, Neoplatonism, Pythagoreanism, and a myriad of local philosophies and beliefs, creating a distinct theology known to esoterically interpret religious scriptures and to highlight the role of the mind and truthfulness.[8] Incorporation of various local beliefs can also be seen in the religious practices as they participate in certain Twelver Shi'ite, Christian and Persian holidays (like celebrating Nowruz) while also maintaining their own holy day of the week and unique practices.[9]
The Druze self identify as monotheists (Muwahhideen) and are found primarily in Syria, Lebanon and Israel, with small communities in Jordan. The oldest and most densely populated Druze community exists in the south of Syria around Jabal al-Druze; literally the Mountain of the Druze.[10] The Druze community played an important role in shaping the history of Lebanon and continues to play a large political role there.
The Druze's social customs differ markedly from those of Muslims or Christians, and they are known to form a close-knit, cohesive community but also integrate fully in their adopted homelands.
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