The Nusayriyyah Shiah

BACK⇒ Return to Table of contents   The Doctrine of the Nusayriyyah   The Nusayriyyah consider their religion and doctrine to be a deep secret, which they do not reveal to anyone else.[1] We often read in their secret letters and books repeated instructions to followers about the necessity of keeping their doctrine secret. For example, what is mentioned in their book al Haft al Sharif:   يا مفضل لقد […]

BACK⇒ Return to Table of contents   Modes of Worship of the Nusayriyyah   Many people believe the Nusayriyyah are an Islamic sect, but their doctrine is, in reality, a strange amalgamation of pagan and other religions and beliefs. They oppose Muslims in everything—except that they use Islamic names and adopt Christian names. However, they forbid anyone among them to bear the names Abu Bakr or ‘Umar. They claim, like […]

BACK⇒ Return to Table of contents   The Festivals of the Nusayriyyah   The Nusayriyyah observe several festivals, some unique to them and others shared with the Shia in general. The most important are: 1. Eid al Ghadir: They celebrate it on the 18th of Dhu al Hijjah. This is a festival observed by the Shia in general. The reason for their observance of it: The Prophet’s salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa […]

BACK⇒ Return to Table of contents   The Nusayriyyah and the Druze   The Nusayriyyah and the Druze share some beliefs and differ in many others. Among the matters they agree on is that the creed of both sects is both batini (esoteric) and ghali (extremist). They do not disclose the secrets of their doctrine or their secret books to anyone, nor do they permit anyone to join or leave their sect. They do […]

BACK⇒ Return to Table of contents   The Sects of the Nusayriyyah   Despite their small numbers, the Nusayriyyah have split into several sects, including: Al Jarraniyyah: They are named after the village of Jarranah in the mountains of Bishraghi. It is said they were called this because they carved rocks into basins (ajran) to hold water, which they drank during their retreats in the mountains for prayer and worship. They retained this […]