Ahl-e Haqq

Ahl-e Haqq (Persian, translates to people of truth) is a Kurdish religious movement. It is mainly rooted in Iraqi Kurdistan, as well as Lorestan and Kermanshah in Iran. Many members also live in the diaspora. In total, the followers are estimated to be around 1 million people.^[1]

The religion itself has elements of Shi'a Islam, Yazidi, and Alevi. Followers believe that their deity will be reincarnated seven times. The religion took the practice of Dhikr from Sufism. They also share common meals, and live together in a brotherly manner. Wladimir Fjodorowich Minorski was among the first to describe this religious community.

Ahl-e Haqq Media

The Tambur is a sacred symbol of Yarsanism and is played during religious ceremonies.
Yarsani men in Silêmanî, Iraqi Kurdistan. The picture on the wall is of the Kurdish tanbur, a Yarsani religious symbol.
The Holy Tomb of Dawoud is one of the sacred shrines of Yarsinism
Rock carving at Dukkan-e Davood

References

↑ Encyclopedia of the Modern Middle East and North Africa; Detroit: Thompson Gale, 2004; ISBN 0028657691; p. 82

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[1] Encyclopedia of the Modern Middle East and North Africa; Detroit: Thompson Gale, 2004; ISBN 0028657691; p. 82

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