The Druze Monotheist community is characterized by a distinct religious and social structure, manifested in the distinction between Al-Uqqal and Al-Juhhal. This distinction is linked to one's religious path and level of commitment to the teachings of wisdom, rather than their level of knowledge or intelligence.
Al-Uqqal are those who have chosen to commit to the religious path, with all the moral and spiritual integrity it entails, as well as dedication to honesty, trustworthiness, and protecting their brethren, alongside their role in preserving religious heritage and transmitting its teachings.
As for the term Al-Juhhal, it does not mean ignorance in the cognitive sense; a person in this category may be educated or possess knowledge and high social status, but they have not chosen the path of Al-Uqqal.
This distinction reflects a difference in religious path within a society whose members are bound by family ties, mutual support, and a shared identity.
In our episode of the program 'Asalat Al-Juthoor', we explore the connotations of this duality, its religious and social dimensions, and its role in maintaining the uniqueness of the Monotheist community and its heritage through generations.
Asalat Al-Juthoor... a story of faith, depth of history, and the authenticity of identity.
