Alawite

:Note: The terms Alawi and Alevi, although related, refer to different religious groups, the latter based in Turkey.

Related Topics:
Alevi - Turkey

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The Alawites form a Middle Eastern religious group prominent in Syria.

Related Topics:
Middle East - Religious group - Syria

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Alawites call themselves Alawi ({{lang-ar|علوي}}). They take their name from Ali, the cousin and son-in-law of the prophet Muhammad. The term Alawi was recognized by the French when they occupied Syria in 1920. Historically the Alawites have been called Nusairis, Namiriya, and Ansariyya. The term Nusayri became one of abuse, and they themselves preferred to be called Alawis to show their reverence for Ali. To avoid confusion, this article uses the modern term.

Related Topics:
Ali - Muhammad - French - 1920

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