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'''The first inhabitants of North Africa, including Algeria, were the Amazighs or Berbers, who were considered lovers of Ahl al-Bayt. Shortly after the arrival of Islam in Africa, some of the leaders of Islam, including Musa bin Nasir, continued conquests in this land, including Algeria.''' | ''Italic text'''''The first inhabitants of North Africa, including Algeria, were the Amazighs or Berbers, who were considered lovers of Ahl al-Bayt. Shortly after the arrival of Islam in Africa, some of the leaders of Islam, including Musa bin Nasir, continued conquests in this land, including Algeria.''' | ||
'''It has been said that Musa bin Nasir and his father were lovers of Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them). For five centuries (from the end of the 2nd century to the end of the 7th century), the African region, including Algeria, was the area of influence and sometimes the rule of the Ahl al-Bayt lovers.''' | '''It has been said that Musa bin Nasir and his father were lovers of Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them). For five centuries (from the end of the 2nd century to the end of the 7th century), the African region, including Algeria, was the area of influence and sometimes the rule of the Ahl al-Bayt lovers.''' | ||
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'''During the period of Rostamieh's rule (776-908 AD), which was founded by a person of Iranian origin named Abd al-Rahman bin Rostam, the Shiite religion was seriously present in Algeria. The Idrisid dynasty or Idrisids,The Fatimid Caliphate,The Almohad Caliphate''' ('''al-Muwaḥḥidūn)''' '''were able to spread the love of Ahl al-Bayt in these regions.'''<ref>'''Shia Atlas, p. 554.'''</ref> | '''During the period of Rostamieh's rule (776-908 AD), which was founded by a person of Iranian origin named Abd al-Rahman bin Rostam, the Shiite religion was seriously present in Algeria. The Idrisid dynasty or Idrisids,The Fatimid Caliphate,The Almohad Caliphate''' ('''al-Muwaḥḥidūn)''' '''were able to spread the love of Ahl al-Bayt in these regions.'''<ref>'''Shia Atlas, p. 554.'''</ref> | ||
== '''History of Shiism in Algeria''' == | =='''History of Shiism in Algeria'''== | ||
'''The majority of the inhabitants of the Republic of Algeria are Muslims and follow the Maliki religion, which is the official religion of Algeria. There are other minorities who follow other religions. One of these sects is the Ibadi religion, a sect attributed to Abdullah ibn Abad Tamimi and one of the oldest sects formed among Muslims. Although this sect is considered a small group compared to the majority of Muslims (Sunni and Shia),''' '''But from the historical point of view and understanding the beliefs of different religions, it is very important. Believers of this sect live in Oman, Zanzibar and North Africa.) It is the religion of the people of Mozab region in southern Algeria.''' | '''The majority of the inhabitants of the Republic of Algeria are Muslims and follow the Maliki religion, which is the official religion of Algeria. There are other minorities who follow other religions. One of these sects is the Ibadi religion, a sect attributed to Abdullah ibn Abad Tamimi and one of the oldest sects formed among Muslims. Although this sect is considered a small group compared to the majority of Muslims (Sunni and Shia),''' '''But from the historical point of view and understanding the beliefs of different religions, it is very important. Believers of this sect live in Oman, Zanzibar and North Africa.) It is the religion of the people of Mozab region in southern Algeria.''' | ||
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'''The researches of the specialist in Islamic sociology and faculty member of the University (Oran) Dr. Abdul Hafiz Ghorsullah about the "presence of Shiites in Algeria" indicate that before the eighties, Shiites did not have an obvious presence in Algeria;Because until sending delegations of national university students to higher education institutions in Eastern Arab countries, especially countries where the followers of the Shiite religion are relatively large, such as Syria, Lebanon and Iraq, Algerian society was completely away from any influence of foreign religious sects.''' | '''The researches of the specialist in Islamic sociology and faculty member of the University (Oran) Dr. Abdul Hafiz Ghorsullah about the "presence of Shiites in Algeria" indicate that before the eighties, Shiites did not have an obvious presence in Algeria;Because until sending delegations of national university students to higher education institutions in Eastern Arab countries, especially countries where the followers of the Shiite religion are relatively large, such as Syria, Lebanon and Iraq, Algerian society was completely away from any influence of foreign religious sects.''' | ||
== '''Areas of Shiites Population in Algeria''' == | =='''Areas of Shiites Population in Algeria''' == | ||
'''Although the presence of Shiites in Algeria is still small and they can be seen only in some states and cities such as Al Jazeera (the capital), Batneh, Tebsa, Khanshla, Tiaret and Sidi Bel Abbas, but some Shiite sites, including the website of the Center for Belief Studies, which It is the largest Shiite site and also the Algerian Shiite site, which has chosen the slogan "From Al-Masaliah School to Al-Khomeiniyyah School", in the reports they quoted, they said: After the teachers and employees who came from Iraq, Syria and Lebanon to work in Algeria, the Shia religion is spreading secretly in large parts of the Algerian society. The manager of Shia Algeria site, Mohammad Al-Ameri, also believes that the process of Estabsar and Shiism in Algeria still continues, and it erupted all over the Algerian territory and created a commotion and covered all classes of the society. Because it used to be seen only among young people, but now, with the blessing of Imam Mahdi peace be upon him, Shiism has entered most homes, and I have heard that the oldest Shiite is 69 years old.''' | '''Although the presence of Shiites in Algeria is still small and they can be seen only in some states and cities such as Al Jazeera (the capital), Batneh, Tebsa, Khanshla, Tiaret and Sidi Bel Abbas, but some Shiite sites, including the website of the Center for Belief Studies, which It is the largest Shiite site and also the Algerian Shiite site, which has chosen the slogan "From Al-Masaliah School to Al-Khomeiniyyah School", in the reports they quoted, they said: After the teachers and employees who came from Iraq, Syria and Lebanon to work in Algeria, the Shia religion is spreading secretly in large parts of the Algerian society. The manager of Shia Algeria site, Mohammad Al-Ameri, also believes that the process of Estabsar and Shiism in Algeria still continues, and it erupted all over the Algerian territory and created a commotion and covered all classes of the society. Because it used to be seen only among young people, but now, with the blessing of Imam Mahdi peace be upon him, Shiism has entered most homes, and I have heard that the oldest Shiite is 69 years old.''' | ||
== '''The Tomb of Sidi Al-Hawari in Vahran city in Algeria''' == | =='''The Tomb of Sidi Al-Hawari in Vahran city in Algeria'''== | ||
'''Some Algerian sources say: The city of Sidi Khaled is in Paskara province in the south of Algeria, because of the presence of the shrine of Khaled bin Sinan al-Abasi in this city, it is considered the spiritual center of Algerian Shiites. Some unreliable historical sources also claim that he was a prophet and his people,it means that the people of Azerbaijan, left him alone.''' | '''Some Algerian sources say: The city of Sidi Khaled is in Paskara province in the south of Algeria, because of the presence of the shrine of Khaled bin Sinan al-Abasi in this city, it is considered the spiritual center of Algerian Shiites. Some unreliable historical sources also claim that he was a prophet and his people,it means that the people of Azerbaijan, left him alone.''' | ||
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'''And due to the fact that Algerian Shiites cannot travel to Shiite holy places outside of Algeria, they visit wherever the Ahl al-Bayt, peace be upon them, is remembered.''' | '''And due to the fact that Algerian Shiites cannot travel to Shiite holy places outside of Algeria, they visit wherever the Ahl al-Bayt, peace be upon them, is remembered.''' | ||
== '''The political presence of Shiites in Algeria''' == | =='''The political presence of Shiites in Algeria''' == | ||
'''Algerian Shiites do not have any public activities through which they can follow up their positions and opinions about national affairs. This makes that following this issue face problems; Because they don't have any newspaper to express their words in them, but recently they have created several electronic sites on the global network that they use as a platform to express their opinions and their presence; without interfering in government affairs; Because they believe that they have a more important duty and that duty is to give advice and discover the truth.''' | '''Algerian Shiites do not have any public activities through which they can follow up their positions and opinions about national affairs. This makes that following this issue face problems; Because they don't have any newspaper to express their words in them, but recently they have created several electronic sites on the global network that they use as a platform to express their opinions and their presence; without interfering in government affairs; Because they believe that they have a more important duty and that duty is to give advice and discover the truth.''' | ||
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'''The presence of Shiites is not limited to assemblies and administrative places, but they have also reached universities and tax offices of some provinces. Some news sources have pointed out that the presence of Shiites in these fields was supported by Lebanon's Hezbollah and Iran's cultural consultants.''' | '''The presence of Shiites is not limited to assemblies and administrative places, but they have also reached universities and tax offices of some provinces. Some news sources have pointed out that the presence of Shiites in these fields was supported by Lebanon's Hezbollah and Iran's cultural consultants.''' | ||
== '''Ashura in Algeria''' == | =='''Ashura in Algeria'''== | ||
'''On the day of Ashura, many Algerians go to shrines such as Sidi Al-Hewari and Sidi Al-Hasani in the city of Vahran and pray and ask for intercession in these places. There is also a place called the footprints of Imam Ali (peace be upon him) in Mount Manqas in the city of Setif, where Shiites gather on the day of Ashura.There is no document indicating that Imam Ali (PBUH) was present in this region throughout history. Ashura day is an official holiday in Algeria, and this holiday started from the time of Ahmad Ben Bella. The closing of Ashura day in Algeria is not because of the Ashura event, but because of historical events such as the crossing of the Nile River by Prophet Moses (pbuh), the destruction of Pharaoh and his companions, and the saving of Prophet Noah (peace be upon him) and his companions from drowning.''' | '''On the day of Ashura, many Algerians go to shrines such as Sidi Al-Hewari and Sidi Al-Hasani in the city of Vahran and pray and ask for intercession in these places. There is also a place called the footprints of Imam Ali (peace be upon him) in Mount Manqas in the city of Setif, where Shiites gather on the day of Ashura.There is no document indicating that Imam Ali (PBUH) was present in this region throughout history. Ashura day is an official holiday in Algeria, and this holiday started from the time of Ahmad Ben Bella. The closing of Ashura day in Algeria is not because of the Ashura event, but because of historical events such as the crossing of the Nile River by Prophet Moses (pbuh), the destruction of Pharaoh and his companions, and the saving of Prophet Noah (peace be upon him) and his companions from drowning.''' | ||
'''Some Algerians believe that the day of Ashura is an exceptional day and one should not buy special goods on this day, and others believe that zakat(Alms Tax) and charity should be given to others on this day.''' <ref>'''Al-Shi'i in Africa, p. 675.'''</ref> '''Currently, in the regions of this country, such as the towns in Vahran province, in the month of Muharram, Hosseini assemblies are held.'''<ref>'''Ganjineh (Monthly Magazine)AhlulBayt(a.s)World Assembly, No: 18 and 19, p.37.'''</ref> | '''Some Algerians believe that the day of Ashura is an exceptional day and one should not buy special goods on this day, and others believe that zakat(Alms Tax) and charity should be given to others on this day.''' <ref>'''Al-Shi'i in Africa, p. 675.'''</ref> '''Currently, in the regions of this country, such as the towns in Vahran province, in the month of Muharram, Hosseini assemblies are held.'''<ref>'''Ganjineh (Monthly Magazine)AhlulBayt(a.s)World Assembly, No: 18 and 19, p.37.'''</ref> | ||
== '''Are Algerian Shiites subject to their homeland or subject to Iran?''' == | =='''Are Algerian Shiites subject to their homeland or subject to Iran?''' == | ||
'''Algerian Shiites, like other minorities in this country, such as Ahmadiyyah and Karkariyyah, complain about the pressures of the government departments that are imposed on them because of their beliefs.Most Algerians have the Maliki religion, but in the past decades, the Wahhabi religion has infiltrated some social circles, and due to the pressure of the followers of the Wahhabi religion on government institutions, the Shiites of this country usually being accused for following Iran, which is the largest homeland for the followers of the Shia religion in the world.''' | '''Algerian Shiites, like other minorities in this country, such as Ahmadiyyah and Karkariyyah, complain about the pressures of the government departments that are imposed on them because of their beliefs.Most Algerians have the Maliki religion, but in the past decades, the Wahhabi religion has infiltrated some social circles, and due to the pressure of the followers of the Wahhabi religion on government institutions, the Shiites of this country usually being accused for following Iran, which is the largest homeland for the followers of the Shia religion in the world.''' | ||
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== '''References''' == | =='''References''' == | ||
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