The Druze (Arabic: derzi or durzi?; plural duruz; Hebrew:? druzim) are an esoteric; monotheistic religious community found primarily in Syria; Lebanon; Israel; and Jordan; which emerged during the 11th century from Ismailism; that incorporated several elements of Gnosticism; Neoplatonism and other philosophies. The Druze call themselves Ahl al-Tawhid (People of Unitarianism or Monotheism) or al-Muwa??idun (Unitarians; Monotheists); in which the official name of the sect is al-Muwa??idun al Dururz (The Unitarian Druze).

The Institute of Druze Studies estimates that 40% -50% of Druze live in Syria; 30% - 40% in Lebanon; 6% - 7% in Israel; and 1% - 2% in Jordan.