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The History And Beliefs Of The Nusayri Alawite Sect

Yasir Qadhi

CHAPTER

The Emergence and Influence of the Alawi Sect in Syria

This chapter explores the origins of the Alawi movement, its alignment with mainstream Islam, and the demographic concentration of Nusayris in Syria. It also highlights the political significance of the Alawi community, which holds a substantial majority within the ruling regime despite being a minority in the overall population.

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