'Unveiling the Mystery of Alawites: A Christian Perspective on a Controversial Faith'

Posted on 07 May 2026

Alawites

The Alawites are an Islamic sect that originated in the ninth century AD, founded by Ibn Nusayr. They are sometimes referred to as Alawis or incorrectly as Ansaris, but it is important to note that the term "Nusayris" is now considered a slur. While Alawites have historically been centered …