Mustafarians
Mustafarians are an emerging religious and cultural community that originated in the late 20th century in the Middle East and has since spread to North Africa and diaspora populations in Europe and North America. The movement is named after its founder, Mustafa Al‑Sham, a Muslim cleric who established the first Mustafarian congregation in 1995 in Aleppo, Syria. The community claims to provide a modern interpretation of Islamic teachings that emphasizes social justice, environmental stewardship, and interfaith dialogue.
The core belief system of Mustafarians incorporates traditional Islamic doctrines while incorporating new spiritual practices drawn
Demographically, Mustafarians are estimated to number between 500,000 and 2 million adherents worldwide. Majority communities are
Controversies surrounding Mustafarians largely revolve around their use of charismatic leadership and questions about doctrinal orthodoxy.