Ismailis In Yemen During Tthe Ottoman Era(917-1044 AH / 1538-1635 AD)

Abstract

Specialized historical studies of Islamic sects gain their importance from studying their ideological nature and political formation, especially the Ismaili sect which is considered as a field of study in Arab and Islamic history because it has been and still one of the sects that has contributed politically and intellectually to the history of the Islamic nation. The importance of studies on Islamic sects increases when we move from partial interests in historical topics to comprehensive studies that see in them a reflection of several factors such as geography, society, economic activity, and culture, and the type of higher ideals they seek to achieve. Based on the above, the researcher's focus was on conducting research on the Ismaili sect in Yemen during the Ottoman era. The topic started with introduction about Ismaili sect, then the area of their spread during the Othman Era, followed by the religious status of Ismaili sect including the agitator of Ismaili sect during Othman Era, and the divisions among the sect ad the nature of these divisions. The researcher then spoke about the Ismaili's status during the Ottoman entry into Yemen, the reasons behind their disunion and rending. He then spoke about the Othman-Ismaili relationship, the reasons behind their cooperation, and their political and administrative status during the Othman Era. The research was finalized with the social and military life of the Ismailis.