Distinguishing Druze from Islam

Druze and Islam are two religions that may appear to belong to the same tradition. Druze is considered to be a religion derived from the basic principles of Islam. This article explores the various aspects of Druze and Islam and highlights the differences between the two.

Druze is a religious community with origins linked to the Syrian, Lebanese, Israeli, and Jordanian nations. This religious community is not well-known or understood by most people worldwide. The Druze community originated in the 11th century and is thought to have been derived from the Ismaili sect. The religious community also incorporates certain philosophies from other religions, such as Neoplatonism.

Islam is a religion based on the Quran, the holy book of Muslims. The religion of Islam follows the teachings and examples of Prophet Muhammad, whom they consider the last prophet of God. Islam originated in the Arab land during the 7th century. Muslims are a major religious community in the world, living in various countries such as Indonesia, Africa, China, and Russia. Muslims make up about 23 percent of the world’s total population. Among the religions of the world, Islam is the second-largest religion and is rapidly growing.

## Key Takeaways
* The Druze is a religious community not considered Islamic by Muslims; they believe a person can appear in the form of a person in the shape of an Imam or Prophet.
* Islam believes in one God and that the prophets are pious people sent by God to spread the teachings of Islam; they follow the concept that Muhammad was the last prophet of God.
* The Druze religion portrays their leader as God whom they pray to and believe will appear again, while followers of Islam believe in one God and pray only to Him.