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The Druze faith is one of the major religious groups in the Levant, with between 800,000 and a million adherents. They are primarily located in Lebanon, Syria, and Israel, with smaller communities in Jordan. They make up 5.5% of Lebanon's population, 3% of Syria and 1.6% of Israel.
Only about one-in-five say being Druze is primarily a matter of religion (18%). By comparison, more Israeli Christians (31%) and Israeli Muslims (45%) say being Christian/Muslim is mainly a matter of religion to them. Israeli Druze rarely marry across religious lines.
Druze are a small Middle Eastern religious sect characterized by an eclectic system of doctrines and by a cohesion and loyalty among its members (at times politically significant) that have enabled them to maintain for centuries their close-knit identity and distinctive faith.
The Druze religion branched off from the religion of Islam, and is now considered its own religion separate from Islam. The religion was created in the 10th and 11th centuries in Egypt, with aspects of Hindu and Greek philosophy incorporated into the tenets of Islam.
The Druze religion, which branched off of Isma'ili Shia Islam in the early 11th century, and separated later from both Isma'ilism and Islam altogether, gained adherents among people in Mount Lebanon and its environs, including much of the Tanukh settlers in the hills east of Beirut.
The Druze faith is an esoteric, monotheistic religion with roots in the Middle East, primarily found in Lebanon, Syria, and Israel. Known for its unique blend of Islamic, Hindu, and Greek philosophical elements, the Druze religion offers a rich tapestry of beliefs and practices.
The Druze, also known as the “Muwahideen” or “declarers of oneness,” are a close-knit community who are extremely loyal to their identity and faith. Their religion is made up of philosophy, spiritual purity, and a strong connection with God.
The Druze religion is a monotheistic and secretive faith that integrates elements from Islam, Hinduism, and Greek philosophy. ISRAEL HAS the world’s third-largest Druze population, after...
The Druze religion is a monotheistic Abrahamic religion that is practiced in the Levant by people who identify themselves as “Muwahhidun.” The global population of the Druze people ranges between 0.8 million and 1 million, with the vast majority being found in the Middle East.
While the Druze religion is an outgrowth of Islam, and incorporates elements of Judaism and Christianity, it is very different from any of those religions. Greek philosophy and Asiatic thought both heavily influenced the religion’s foundation.