Alevism

Alevism or Anatolian Alevism (; ; ; ) is a local Islamic Anatolian tradition, whose adherents follow the Islamic (bāṭenī) teachings of Persian mystic Haji Bektash Veli, who is supposed to have taught the teachings of Ali and the Twelve Imams. Differing from the Sunni and Shia, Alevis have no binding religious dogmas, and teachings are passed on by a spiritual leader. They acknowledge the six articles of faith of Islam, but may differ regarding their interpretation. The tradition is mainly followed by Kurds and Turks.