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'''Melekism''' is a polytheistic {{wp|Ethnic religion|ethnic religion}} with deep roots in {{wp|Indo-Iranians|Kardo-Ayar}} ethnic tradition. Followed mainly by the Dzhuvens in [[Dzhuvenestan]] and the Ayars of [[Shirazam]], the religion has 24.8 million followers around the world. | '''Melekism''' is a polytheistic {{wp|Ethnic religion|ethnic religion}} with deep roots in {{wp|Indo-Iranians|Kardo-Ayar}} ethnic tradition. Followed mainly by the Dzhuvens in [[Dzhuvenestan]] and the Ayars of [[Shirazam]], the religion has 24.8 million followers around the world. | ||
==Principal beliefs== | ==Principal beliefs== | ||
The defining feature of Melekism, and the origin of its name, comes | The defining feature of Melekism, and the origin of its name, comes from the belief in Seven Divine Spirits, or Angels, which serve as the guardians of the Earth and its people. | ||
The custom of baptism is performed using water from the Kaniya Sipî, or "White Spring," derived from Mount Damezman in Dzhuvenestan. | The custom of baptism is performed using water from the Kaniya Sipî, or "White Spring," derived from Mount Damezman in Dzhuvenestan. |
Revision as of 03:56, 5 May 2023
Melekism Melekiyatî (Dzhuven) | |
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Type | Ethnic |
Classification | Ayar religion |
Scripture | Book of Revelation |
Theology | Polytheistic |
Members | 24.8 million |
Other name(s) | Şerfedîn |
Melekism is a polytheistic ethnic religion with deep roots in Kardo-Ayar ethnic tradition. Followed mainly by the Dzhuvens in Dzhuvenestan and the Ayars of Shirazam, the religion has 24.8 million followers around the world.
Principal beliefs
The defining feature of Melekism, and the origin of its name, comes from the belief in Seven Divine Spirits, or Angels, which serve as the guardians of the Earth and its people.
The custom of baptism is performed using water from the Kaniya Sipî, or "White Spring," derived from Mount Damezman in Dzhuvenestan.