Alevism (/ æ ˈ l ɛ v ɪ z ə m /; Turkish: Alevilik; Kurdish: Elewîtî [12] [13]) is a syncretic [14] heterodox Islamic tradition, whose adherents follow the mystical Islamic teachings of Haji Bektash Veli, who taught the teachings of the Twelve Imams, whilst incorporating some traditions from shamanism. [15]

Alevis worship one God (often called Hakk or Haqq, “Truth,” one of the 99 names of God in Islam), and their scripture is the Qurʾān. But some of the more visible signs of Islamic practice are absent: Alevis don’t perform ablution before prayers, and they don’t fast for Ramadan.

Alevism (Alevîlik or Turkish: Anadolu Alevîliği /Alevileri, also called Qizilbash, or Shī‘ahImāmī-Tasawwufī Ṭarīqah, or Shīʿah-ī Bāṭen’īyyah) is a syncretic, heterodox, and local Islamic tradition, whose adherents follow the mystical (bāṭenī) teachings of Ali, the Twelve Imams and a descendant—the 13th century Alevi saint Haji Bektash Veli.

Kurdish Alevism [1] (Kurdish: Rêya Heqî, lit. 'The Path of God/Truth' [2] or Elewîtî) [3] refers to the unique rituals, sacred place practices, mythological discourses and socio-religious organizations among Kurds who adhere to Alevism. [4]

Alevi is the term used for a large number of heterodox Muslim Shi’a communities with different characteristics. Thus, Alevis constitute the largest religious minority in Türkiye. Technically they fall under the Shi’a denomination of Islam, yet they follow a fundamentally different interpretation than the Shi’a communities in other countries.

Oct 24, 2019 · A key bastion of Turkey’s lauded historical diversity while also being widely persecuted, Alevism is often as misunderstood by those who are aware of it as it is ignored by those outside its sphere of contact. So what is Alevism? Is Alevism part of Islam?

Alevism was developed in Central Anatolia during the 13th century by itinerant Muslim mystics. It includes elements of pre-Islamic Turkish shamanism and aspects of mainstream Shia Islam, which influenced it through cultural contacts with Safavid Iran.

The History of the Shī‘ah Imāmate Alevī Ṭarīqah or The History of the Alevism is that of a community of Muslims of Anatolia and neighbouring regions.

Apr 4, 2025 · Alevism is a religious and cultural tradition primarily found in Turkey. It combines elements of Shia Islam, Sufism, and local Anatolian beliefs. Alevism emphasizes humanism, equality, and love for all beings. Alevism is not a sect of Sunni Islam but shares some similarities with Shia Islam.

Alevism or Anatolian Alevism (Kurdish: Rêya Heqî; [1] Persian: علویان; Turkish: Alevilik; Azerbaijani: Ələvilik) is a local syncretic Anatolian tradition, [2] whose adherents follow the mystical (bāṭenī) [3] teachings of Persian [4][5][6][7][8][9] mystic Haji Bektash Veli, who is supposed to have taught the teachings of Ali and the Twelve Imams.