Alawites

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Twelver . Alawites
What are the beliefs held by the Alawites, and how do they differ from those of Twelver Shias?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 11 months ago

Alawites are Muslims like any other Muslim sect. They believe in the twelve Imams from Ahlul Bayt (AS). Difference between Alawites and Twelver Shia is in following the Sharia rules like Salah, fasting, Hajj, Khums, Zakat, etc.

Wassalam.
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