Balkan Alavites (History, Beliefs, Culture and Capacities to interact with the Imamieh)

The significant presence of Alavites in the Balkans, necessitates a careful study of their status along with understanding their capacities and capabilities in the doctrinal, cultural and social aspects. Such study is an important step toward understanding the position of this community and creating effective synergy and communication with them.

       This doctoral dissertation with access to the doctrinal foundations of the Alavites, to research the history of the land and geography of the Alawites and As well as research and investigation into the beliefs derived from his original texts and There is also a common culture among this influential group and finally, the cultural capacities and commonalities between the Alawites and the Shiite Imams and the influence of Iranian culture and customs among the Alavites and interactive strategies with them based on analytical and descriptive methods it has stated it on a strategic basis, using library resources and field studies.

        The Alavites and Bektashis in Anatolia and the Balkans came from the heart of Islam And the Bektashi-Alawite cultural current is one of the great civilizations of Islam. Because the basis and background of their religious beliefs is no different from that of Muslims, especially Shiites.

       The results of the research show that Alavites, especially Bektashis, should be considered Muslims and Shiites of the Twelve Imams. Because they believe in divine monotheism, the prophethood of Prophet Mohammad and the Imamate of Amir al-Mu’minin Ali (as) and other Imams (as) along with the province. The behavior of their former elders, as well as their original sources, indicates the commitment of the Alavites and Bektashis to the implementation of the Shari’a.