The Murshidis of Syria: A Short Overview of their History and Beliefs in The Muslim World. Vol 103, Issue 1 (January 2013), p. 80-93 (original) (raw)

The paper examines the history and beliefs of the Murshidis, a significant Alawite sect in Syria, through critical analysis of contemporary and historical sources. It highlights prominent figures, such as Sulaymān Murshid, and their contributions to the sect's development while addressing the challenges of sourcing reliable accounts due to biases in existing literature. The piece aims to provide insight into the nuanced beliefs and the socio-political context surrounding the Murshidis from their emergence to the modern-day.