Additional
Information: As in Syria and Lebanon - needs a bit more research; offshoot from Shia/Ismaili; regarded as heresy in Turkey, Shia in Syria!
Alawi Sites:
Alawite Alawite: Profile and history of the movement, from eLexi. (Alawi) http://www.elexi.de/en/a/al/alawite.html
Sheikh Ahmad Kuftaro 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. (Alawi) http://www.kuftaro.org
Sheikh Ahmad Kuftaro Foundation 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. (Alawi) http://www.abunour.net/english/index.html
Alawites Alawites: Brief profile and history of the Alawite community, from Lexicorient. (Alawi) http://i-cias.com/e.o/alawites.htm
Additional
Information: As in Syria and Lebanon - needs a bit more research; offshoot from Shia/Ismaili; regarded as heresy in Turkey, Shia in Syria!
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