3alawee Vs Sunni Vs Shiite Regime in Syria... - The Orange Room

Maru9

Hey guys, Now all we are hearing is Syria Syria Syria again... Since things are looking better in terms of the Lebanese Syrian relationship.. I ask you this, The Regime in syria is 3alawee. What does it mean? How is it different from having it a sunni regime like most arab countries, or shiite regime like Iran.

And from what you know about these 3 sects, is it better for us that the syrian regime is 3alawee, or would it have been easier if it was sunni or shiitee

hannaalwassati

3alawe are hardline shias......

so make your deductions.
for further interest in the sect..there was a book authored by

ABOU MOUSSA AL HARIRI and printed by the markal al cathouliqi lel e3lam,,,,
this series discusses the 3alwites and other sects in GREAT DETAILS,try to buy them it will give you a lot of answers.

General-Specific

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Originally Posted by Maru9

Hey guys, Now all we are hearing is Syria Syria Syria again... Since things are looking better in terms of the Lebanese Syrian relationship.. I ask you this, The Regime in syria is 3alawee. What does it mean? How is it different from having it a sunni regime like most arab countries, or shiite regime like Iran.

And from what you know about these 3 sects, is it better for us that the syrian regime is 3alawee, or would it have been easier if it was sunni or shiitee

well, Alawites are not really into religion. They diverted from mainstream islam similar to druze. Their history is very mysterious since nobody really knows how they formed.. now their beliefs don't matter...but about politics;
they live mostly in Syria and Turkey, most Alawites are actually Turkish. They are a minority in Syria (7%) and they used to be very poor, which is why they all started joining the army for jobs. It wasn't long until most army officers were Alawite, and they gained control over everything..
President Hafez Assad converted to Sunni (u see him praying behind a sunni sheikh in 3eid), but somehow Alawites still consider him one of them.
the alawite regime in Syria promotes Arabism and stands in the way of Islamic parties in Syria in fear that the 80% will take over. Christians and Druze in syria are happy with the regime being a minority just like them. The USA is also happy since it is easier to deal with Bashshar Assad alone than with 80%.

Well sheites and Sunnis are different from other sects. For one thing, they much bigger in this area.
But still though, it doesn't matter whether the regime is sunni or sheite, their actions matter.
there's an alliance between HA hamas syria iran..and u also have Iraqi government(sheite controlled) allied with KSA and USA ti a certain extent.
Arab Sheites are bitter because they're always been prosecuted throughout history by ruling regimes (not all sunnis, just ones in power) so they are naturally a bit more accepting of other minorities than others.
but of course, all generalizations are wrong, including this one.

Saladin

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Originally Posted by General-Specific

well, Alawites are not really into religion. They diverted from mainstream islam similar to druze. Their history is very mysterious since nobody really knows how they formed.. now their beliefs don't matter...but about politics;
they live mostly in Syria and Turkey, most Alawites are actually Turkish. They are a minority in Syria (7%) and they used to be very poor, which is why they all started joining the army for jobs. It wasn't long until most army officers were Alawite, and they gained control over everything..
President Hafez Assad converted to Sunni (u see him praying behind a sunni sheikh in 3eid), but somehow Alawites still consider him one of them.
the alawite regime in Syria promotes Arabism and stands in the way of Islamic parties in Syria in fear that the 80% will take over. Christians and Druze in syria are happy with the regime being a minority just like them. The USA is also happy since it is easier to deal with Bashshar Assad alone than with 80%.

Well sheites and Sunnis are different from other sects. For one thing, they much bigger in this area.
But still though, it doesn't matter whether the regime is sunni or sheite, their actions matter.
there's an alliance between HA hamas syria iran..and u also have Iraqi government(sheite controlled) allied with KSA and USA ti a certain extent.
Arab Sheites are bitter because they're always been prosecuted throughout history by ruling regimes (not all sunnis, just ones in power) so they are naturally a bit more accepting of other minorities than others.
but of course, all generalizations are wrong, including this one.

And because his presence will ensure the Jolan border will always be calm. As for the Iraqi government, I don't see how they are allied to KSA.

Robin Hood

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Originally Posted by General-Specific

well, Alawites are not really into religion. They diverted from mainstream islam similar to druze. Their history is very mysterious since nobody really knows how they formed.. now their beliefs don't matter...but about politics;
they live mostly in Syria and Turkey, most Alawites are actually Turkish. They are a minority in Syria (7%) and they used to be very poor, which is why they all started joining the army for jobs. It wasn't long until most army officers were Alawite, and they gained control over everything..
President Hafez Assad converted to Sunni (u see him praying behind a sunni sheikh in 3eid), but somehow Alawites still consider him one of them.
the alawite regime in Syria promotes Arabism and stands in the way of Islamic parties in Syria in fear that the 80% will take over. Christians and Druze in syria are happy with the regime being a minority just like them. The USA is also happy since it is easier to deal with Bashshar Assad alone than with 80%.

Well sheites and Sunnis are different from other sects. For one thing, they much bigger in this area.
But still though, it doesn't matter whether the regime is sunni or sheite, their actions matter.
there's an alliance between HA hamas syria iran..and u also have Iraqi government(sheite controlled) allied with KSA and USA ti a certain extent.
Arab Sheites are bitter because they're always been prosecuted throughout history by ruling regimes (not all sunnis, just ones in power) so they are naturally a bit more accepting of other minorities than others.
but of course, all generalizations are wrong, including this one.

There is two types of Alawis, Alevis, a mystic Sufi-lie version of 12er Shiism and Alawites (also called Nusaibis), a heretic sect where people worship Imam Ali (AS), like the Ghulats Imam Ali (AS) fought.

Maru9

So why are 3alawees considered moderate?? some say that in their religion, its acceptable to drink, i hear they celebrate christian holidays such as xmas, and easter..

I never heard about that sect, i only knew that hafez asad and bashar and 3alawees... and thats it... i didnt know we have 3alawees in lebanon.. and i gotta say when i went to jabal mohsen with some friends who have 3alawee friends, i was surprised because i heard before that they are muslims, yet i did not see any hijab.. i saw short skirts, tight pants.. i saw beer... so all in all, that was not the vision i had when thinking about a muslim community.

Plus who are the leaders most influencial in lebanon?

Dry Ice

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LubnanALkawi

khaliya 3alawi ma fadyin hala2 ysir fi mad senni w ye3nlou jihad khaliya m2asami w mastourin ana senni 3al hawiyeh w 3am elak hal 7aki...

sade2ni ya sheykh houl senni w shi3a ma chatrin ela bi ba3ed :p

Maru9

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