Druze is an exonym, derived from one of the community’s early leaders, Muhammad ibn Isma’il al-Darazi. Among themselves they are known as al-Muwaḥḥidūn, meaning simply, monotheists.

The Druze: Realities and Perceptions, Kamal Salibi. An international team of scholars share their insights within this profound contribution toward understanding the Druze community.