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Sects - Organisations - Scholars Al-Haq Bulletin No. 78, p.24

Are the Zaidi Houtis of Yemen Shiahs such as the Shiahs of Iran?

Question

Are the Zaidi Houtis of Yemen Shiahs such as the Shiahs of Iran?

Answer

The original Zaidiyyah sect which did not subscribe to kufr split into 9 sects. These sects then began subscribing to corrupt beliefs. We are not aware to which sect the present Houtis belong.

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