| Alawite: Profile and history of the movement, also describing its role in Syria. [Wikipedia] |
| Alawites: Brief profile and history of the Alawite community, from Lexicorient. |
| Sheikh Ahmad Kuftaro: Offers a biography of the Grand Mufti of Syria; also includes information on Islam, and on his activities in Muslim-Christian dialogue. |
| Sheikh Ahmad Kuftaro Foundation: Information about the education services and facilities of the Abu Nour Mosque, and the Ansar Charitable Society; founded by Shekh Kouftaro, Grand Mufti of Syria. |
| Syria's Alawis and Shi'ism: An article tracing the (sometimes tortuous) relationship between the Alawis (Nusayris) of Syria and Twelver Shi'ite Islam. |
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