Who are the Druze?

The Druze are an esoteric sect that originated in Egypt and moved to the Levant. Their beliefs are a mixture of various religions and ideas, characterized by secrecy, and they do not teach their principles to their children until they reach the age of forty. Their founder is Hamza ibn Ali al-Zuzani, who declared the divinity of Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah. Among their most prominent historical figures is Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah, and among contemporary figures are Kamal and Walid Jumblatt.

Among their beliefs: 1. Deifying Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah and claiming his occultation. 2. Denying prophets and messengers and labeling them as devils. 3. Believing that Christ is their missionary, Hamza. 4. Hating all followers of other religions, especially Muslims, and considering their blood and property permissible. 5. Believing in the transmigration of souls and denying Paradise, Hell, and Islamic rulings. 6. Believing that Al-Hakim sent five prophets (Hamza, Ismail, Muhammad al-Kalima, Abu al-Khair, and Baha). 7. Insulting the Companions, as they consider "indecency and evil" to be Abu Bakr and Umar.

They have sacred books such as "Rasa'il al-Hikma" (Epistles of Wisdom), a scripture called "Al-Munfarid bi Dhatihi" (The Unique One in His Essence), and a book called "Al-Naqd al-Khafi" (The Hidden Refutation) in which Hamza refuted the pillars of Islam. They are present in Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine, and have communities in Brazil and Australia.