Alevism - A tolerant and modern version of Islam
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Alevis (Turkish: Aleviler or Alevilik) are a religious,
non-ethnic and cultural community mainly in Turkey.
Alevis constitute the second largest religious community
in Turkey (following the Sunnis), and number about 1/3
of the total population (~25 million of total 70 million).
Alevi worship takes place in assembly houses (cemevi, pronounced Djem-evi),
not in mosques. The ceremony (cem) features music and dance (semah),
which symbolize the putting off of one's self and uniting with God.
In Alevism, men and women are regarded as equals, and pray side by side.
Key Alevi principles include:
- Love and respect for all people
("The important thing is not religion, but being a human being.")
- Tolerance towards other religions and ethnic groups
("If you hurt another person, the ritual prayers you have done
are counted as worthless.")
- Respect for working people
("The greatest act of worship is to work.")
In addition to its religious aspect, Alevism is also
closely associated with Anatolian folk culture.
The Turkish language (not Arabic as in Sunni Islam) is generally
used in Alevi rituals. Some Alevis are Kurds, and accordingly
use Kurmanji or Zazaki language.
Turkish-speaking Alevis were early supporters of Ataturk, whom
they credit with ending Ottoman-era discrimination against them.
The Turkish government oversees Muslim religious facilities and
education through its Religious Affairs Ministry (Diyanet).
Alevis, besides other groups, claim that the Diyanet reflects
mainstream Sunni Islamic beliefs to the exclusion of other beliefs;
however, the government asserts that the Diyanet treats equally
all who request services.
The truth is: Alevis are discriminated by Diyanet and the state.
Neither the state nor Diyanet does recognize Alevism as an official
Islamic community equal to, but different from, Sunnism.
They see Alevism as an Islamic sect.
The relationship between Alevis and Sunnis is one of
mutual suspicion and prejudice dating back to the Ottoman period.
Sunnis have accused Alevis of heresy, heterodoxy, rebellion,
betrayal and immorality. Alevis, on the other hand, have argued
that the original Koran does not demand five prayers, nor mosque
attendance, nor pilgrimage, and that the Sunnis distorted early Islam
by omitting, misinterpreting, or changing important passages of
the original Koran, especially those dealing with Ali and ritual practice.
Alevis see Sunni narrowmindedness as originating in Arabia and
as contrary to the Turkish national character. Sunna and Hadith
were Arab elite innovations, created to ensure Arab dominance
of Islam and to enslave the masses through manipulation.
All evil developments in Islam are seen as the fault of Arab society
and character. Sunnism, according to the Alevis, is not true Islam
but an aberration that by its strict legalism opposes free and
independent thought and is seen as reactionary, bigoted, fanatic,
and antidemocratic. Alevis believe Sunni nationalism is intolerant,
domineering, and unwilling to recognize Alevi uniqueness.
The ideals of equality, justice, and respect for all are prominent
in Alevi society and give Alevi women a more respected status than
that of Sunni women. Alevi women do not need to be veiled and
are not as segregated, nor must they fear polygamy or one-sided divorce
as Alevis practice monogamy and divorce is forbidden.
Women also partake equally in the religious life of the community.
In today's political arena Alevis see themselves as a counterforce
to Sunni fundamentalism, ensuring the continued secularism of Turkey.
Alevis, who have a great interest in blocking the rising fundamentalist
influence, are the main allies of the secularist forces,
and are also searching for alliances with moderate Sunnis
against the extremists. They are demanding that the state
recognize Alevism as an official Islamic community equal to,
but different from, Sunnism.
There is some tension between folk tradition Alevism and the
Bektashi Order, which is a Sufi order founded on Alevi beliefs.
In certain Turkish communities other Sufi orders (the Halveti-Jerrahi
and some of the Rifa'i) have incorporated significant Alevi influence.
Though generally regarded as a Sunni group historically, some Rifa'is
accept the Alevi identity. This is particularly common among
Turkish teacher Sherif Baba's Rifa'i Marufi Order, whose worship
combines elements of typical Alevi traditions with Sunni practices.
They have sometimes identified with the Alevi, with whom they share
secularist principles, a general scepticism of extreme orthodoxy,
an emphasis on men and women worshipping together, a common group
of revered saints such as Hajji Bektash Veli and Pir Sultan Abdal
and a deep devotion to the family of the Prophet Muhammad.
Like many of the so-called "ghulat" groups, Alevis praise Ali
beyond what mainstream Shi'ites would allow. He and Muhammad
are likened to the two sides of a coin, or the two halves of an apple.
Some even speak of a trinity of Allah, Muhammad, and Ali.
According to Shi'a belief, whoever says the Shahadah is considered a Muslim.
Accordingly, Ayatollah Khomeini put an end to excluding Alevis
from the ranks of Muslims. He pronounced that they are technically
considered Muslims even if they have differing beliefs to the Usoolis.
Compiled from (with some additions and modifications):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alevis
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islam_in_Turkey
Panta Rhei
notoriously lying and falsifying "Baba Bey the Turk", a criminal mass
canceller and rabid Jew, Greek, Kurd and Armenian hater, writes:
> - Love and respect for all people
> ("The important thing is not religion, but being a human being.")
>
> - Tolerance towards other religions and ethnic groups
> ("If you hurt another person, the ritual prayers you have done
> are counted as worthless.")
>
> - Respect for working people
> ("The greatest act of worship is to work.")
ROTFLOL!!!!
Watch, above, the VILENESS and HYPOCRISY of a typical, sick, fascist and
racist Turkish Nazi swine! Imagine, about 70 million of similar such FALSE
and DISSEMBLING creeps tried to "become" Europeans! <G>
Here's some of this hilariously stupid Turkish Nazi pig's sick, racist
output on the Usenet lately:
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ATTENTION! Jewish MOSSAD plans terror attack at Christmas!
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Watch out everywhere in the world!
The jewish terror organisation MOSSAD seems to plan a terror attack
at Christmas and/or NewYear!
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That's the nature of the Jew, a typical backstabber...
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PATRIOT AMERICANS!
YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOUR HELP! MORE THAN EVER!
Watch out and report all suspect activities of the Jews
and their collaborators to the FBI here: https://tips.fbi.gov/
TIA!
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Mission Impossible: Jews and Peace
Q: Why are the Jews afraid of Annapolis?
A: Because it would bring peace to Middle East...
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Israel is the HQ of international crime
Israel - A Home For The Criminal Jews Of The World
Israel was created for saving and potecting criminal Jews of the world.
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Jewish vampires suck Michael Jackson, the King of Pop
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The destruction of America by the Jews
The whole world is witnessing the destruction
of another great country, USA, by its highly organized jewish subjects...
God bless America
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Here's the Final Solution of the 'Jewish Question'
How to solve the Jewish Question
The best and humane solution would be to settle
all Jews of the world in the state of Nebraska, USA.
They must live only within the borders of Nebraska.
This solution is the best solution for the world;
the Middle East would have peace, and also everywhere
else on Earth would be justice and freedom...
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America is on the brink of a new civil war.
American rulers are incompetent warmongering fascist liars.
America has become a fascist police state.
America has a record debt.
The Americans are resignated, desillusioned, broken.
This all is just a part of 'The Plan'.
Jews were the planners of this catastrophe for America.
Today the jewish bankers are the owners of America's debts.
In other words: America is under total control by the world Jewry.
The plan of the world jewry is to dominate and control desired parts of the
world,
in other words to enslave other nations; in the end the whole world.
The jewish trick is as follows:
1) secretly create unrest, chaos, cathastrophes, terror attacks, wars
2) offer the victim your "service" (ie. lending money) for a solution of
the problem
3) continue secretly creating unrest, chaos, cathastrophes, terror attacks,
wars
4) lend the victim the money he needs to be able to end this chaos
(of course with some certain secret conditions, and high interests of
course...)
Now the future of this victim country is in the hands of the jews...
Ask how they did to England in the past to force them
to give Palestine for the creation of the jewish state Israel.
England is still under their total control.
Now is America their victim...
Their goal is of course making huge profits and control of the world,
finally a jewish world domination by enslaving the goyim (ie. the non-jews)
Jewish money rules the world...
F'up to SCT where this racist swine's garbage belongs.