Alawi

Alawism - Wikipedia - A Wikipedia article on the history of the Alawi movement, also describing its role in Syria.

Alawite Resource Center - This website contains articles in the word format on Alawites theology and related topics.

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.

Syria's Alawis and Shi'ism - An article tracing the (sometimes tortuous) relationship between the Alawis (Nusayris) of Syria and Twelver Shi'ite Islam.