Syria's Alawis and Shi'ism
Syria's Alawi ruling circles are accused by many of Syria's Sunnis of being beyond the pale of Islam and therefore undeserving of rule. The present study examines the several Alawi attempts to gain acceptance as Twelver Shi'is. (DÜI-Hns)
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Format: | Print Article |
Language: | English |
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Westview Press
1987
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In: |
Shi'ism, resistance, and revolution
Year: 1987, Pages: 237-254 |
Further subjects: | B
Syria
Alawiten
Schia
Sunnites
Social conflict
Islam
Shi'ah
B Social conflict B Sunnites B Islam B Shi'ah B Nusayris B Syria |
Summary: | Syria's Alawi ruling circles are accused by many of Syria's Sunnis of being beyond the pale of Islam and therefore undeserving of rule. The present study examines the several Alawi attempts to gain acceptance as Twelver Shi'is. (DÜI-Hns) |
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ISBN: | 0813304539 |
Contains: | In: Shi'ism, resistance, and revolution
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