Each has been embodied in “spiritual dignitaries” throughout history, who the Druze esteem as prophets—consistent with but differing from the traditional figures of Christianity and Islam.

The Druze faith was influenced by the Quran and Christianity and Judaism, but also Greek philosophy and Eastern mysticism, according to the American Druze Foundation. 5.

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Druze faith is uniquely insular: one cannot convert to Druze, and both parents must be Druze to pass on the identity. This exclusivity, combined with a history of persecution, has made the ...

As a Druze myself, I am deeply connected to the rich history, ... The Druze, a monotheistic faith known as al-Tawhid, or Unitarism, originated around 1000 C.E. in what is now Egypt.

The Druze faith has deep connection to Greek philosophy, especially Pythagorean and Platonic thought, and its belief in ...

When the Syrian civil war erupted in March 2011, Syrian Druze were targeted at times by both the Assad regime, which ...

There are 25,000 Druze in the Golan Heights, divided into four villages, ... The Druze: Religious doctrine and recent history. There are 25,000 Druze in the Golan Heights, divided into four villages, ...

Discover the hidden world of the Druze — a secretive and ancient faith caught at the crossroads of the brutal Syria-Israel ...

The Druze, a religious sect with roots in Ismailism, have faced violence in Syria. Their practices are secretive, with no ...

After deadly clashes in southern Syria, Euronews spoke exclusively to religious leaders and activists from the community ...

The officer talks about becoming an IAF tactical fighter crewman and reflects on the crisis between his people and the new regime in Syria.