What is Ahl-e Haqq?
'''Ahl-e Haqq''' ([[Persian language|Persian]], translates to ''people of truth'') is a [[Kurdistan|Kurdish]] [[religion|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.<ref>''Encyclopedia of the Modern Middle East and North Africa''; Detroit: Thompson Gale, 2004; {{ISBN|0028657691}}; p. 82</ref> The religion itself has elements of [[Shi'a Islam]], [[Yazidi]], and [[Alevism]]. Followers believe that their [[deity]] will be [[reincarnation|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. ==References== {{reflist}} {{Classic World Religions}} {{religion-stub}} [[Category:Religions]] [[Category:Kurdish organizations]]