Lukol Directory: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Islam: Shia: Ismaili: Alawi

Alawite
Profile and history of the movement, also describing its role in Syria. [Wikipedia]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alawite

Alawites
Brief profile and history of the Alawite community, from Lexicorient.
http://i-cias.com/e.o/alawites.htm

Syria's Alawis and Shi'ism
An article tracing the (sometimes tortuous) relationship between the Alawis (Nusayris) of Syria and Twelver Shi'ite Islam.
http://www.geocities.com/martinkramerorg/A...

Sheikh Ahmad Kuftaro Foundation
Information about the education services and facilities of the Abu Nour Mosque, and the Ansar Charitable Society; founded by Shekh Kouftaro, Grand Mufti of Syria.
http://www.abunour.net/english/index.html

Sheikh Ahmad Kuftaro
Offers a biography of the Grand Mufti of Syria; also includes information on Islam, and on his activities in Muslim-Christian dialogue.
http://www.kuftaro.org





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2006