🔆Druze Community ✅The ongoing conflict in Syria continues to reveal deep-seated sectarian tensions. Recent clashes near Damascus have involved Islamist factions, security forces, and the Druze minority. ✅Violence erupted after an audio clip surfaced, allegedly featuring a Druze cleric criticising Prophet Mohammed. ✅This incited anger among Sunni Islamists, leading to attacks on Druze community members. Armed Druze fighters responded, escalating the conflict in areas such as Jaramana and Sweida. 📍Background of druze community 🔰The Druze religion originated in the 11th century in Egypt, evolving from Ismailism, a branch of Shia Islam. 🔰The community identifies strongly with Arabic culture and language. Although they recognise prophets, they also believe in reincarnation, distinguishing them from mainstream Islam. 🔰Their sacred text is the Kitab Al Hikma, rather than the Quran. 🔰The Druze name derives from Muhammad bin Ismail Nashtakin ad-Darazi, an early preacher. ✅During Syria’s civil war, Israel allegedly helped Druze in southern Syria. ✅Now, after Islamists took power, Israel claims to defend the Druze while also expanding control over Syrian land in Golan. #gs2 #ir