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The religion developed out of Ismaili Islam, a philosophical movement based in the Fatimid Caliphate, in the 10th century9th century 10th century 11th century other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 10th century was that century which lasted from 901 to 1000. Events The beginning of the Medieval Warm Period Viking groups settle in northern France N, a time of particular cultural wealth. The religion did not attempt to reform mainstream Islam, but aimed to create a whole new religious body, influenced by Greek philosophyClassical (or "early") Greek philosophy focused on the role of reason and inquiry. In many ways it paved the way both to modern science and to modern philosophy. Clear unbroken lines of influence lead from early Greek philosophers, through early Muslim ph, GnosticismGnosticism is a blanket term for various religions and sects most prominent in the first few centuries A. General characteristics Many elements of gnosticism are pre-Christian, and it is generally accepted that orthodox Christianity and its canonical text, and Christianity among others. The main actors were al-Hakim bi-Amr AllahHakim bi-Amr Allah (literally: "Ruler by God's Command") was the sixth Fatimid Caliph in Egypt, ruling from 996 to 1021. He was born in Egypt in 985 and successfully succeeded his father Abu Mansur Nizar al-Aziz in 996 at the age of eleven in an initial d, the Caliph who allowed the movement to grow, and Hamza, the main architect of the movement.
The Druze played major roles in the history of the LevantThe Levant is an approximate historical geographical term referring to a large area in Southwest Asia south of the Taurus Mountains, bounded by the Mediterranean Sea in the west, and in the east, the north Arabian Desert and Mesopotamia. The Levant does n. They were mostly scattered in Mount LebanonMount Lebanon is the mountain range that extends across the whole country of Lebanon about 160 km (100 mi) parallel to the Mediterranean coast and rising to 3,090 m (10,131 ft). Lebanon is historically defined from the mountains, which have provided for p, which was known as the Mountain of the Druzes, and later in Jabal el-Dourouz (Druze Mountain) in Syria.
The Druze also played a major role in the War of Lebanon (1975–1990). They organized a militia (probably the strongest militia in the Lebanon war) under the leadership of Walid Jumblatt (son of Kamal Jumblatt) mostly as a response to aggressions conducted by other factions. They were based in the Mount Lebanon area (especially the Chouf ).
In Lebanon, Syria, and Israel, the Druze have official recognition as a separate religious community with its own religious court system.
In Israel they vote in elections, and usually identify themselves as Israeli citizens; a number prefer to identify themselves as Arabs (but not specifically as Palestinians) 2 . However, many Druze living in the Golan Heights consider themselves Syrian and refuse Israeli citizenship, while the remainder consider themselves Israeli. Some Israeli Druze complain that their villages do not receive the same grants and subsidies that are given to Jewish communities.
Israeli Druze also serve in the Israeli army, voluntarily since 1948, and (at their request) compulsorily since 1956. Their privileges and responsibilites are the same as Israeli Jews; thus, all Druze are drafted, but exemptions are given for religious students and for various other reasons; however, conscientious objectors typically face jail time [2] (see also Refusal to serve in the Israeli military).
Prominent Druze figures include Fakhreddin II , descendant of the Ma'an dynasty, who ruled at its height what is known Lebanon, part of Syria, Israel, and even part of Turkey, and later Kamal Jumblatt, the founder of the Progressive Socialist Party in the mid- 20th century and a major thinker and philosopher. In Israel, Salah Tarif (a former captain in the paratrooper and the tank divisions of the Israeli Army) has been a Knesset member since 1992. He has served as the Deputy Speaker, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, and was appointed Minister without Portfolio in the Sharon government of 2001.
Their symbol is an array of five colors: Green, Red, Yellow, Blue and White. Each color pertains to a symbol defining its principles. The symbol can also be represented in a five-sided star. This is why the number ' 5' has special considerations among the religious community.
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