Zakaria is a self-described secular and non-practicing Muslim. He added: "My views on faith are complicated — somewhere between deism and agnosticism. I am completely secular in my outlook."
an esoteric ethnoreligious group originating in Western Asia who self-identify as unitarians. ... The Druze faith incorporates elements of Islam's Ismailism, Judaism, Christianity, Gnosticism, Neoplatonism, Pythagoreanism, Hinduism according to some, and other philosophies and beliefs, creating a distinct and secretive theology ... Even though the faith originally developed out of Ismaili Islam, Druze are not considered Muslims. ... they serve in the highest echelons of [Israeli] society, including judges, parliamentarians, diplomats, doctors, etc.
also transliterated as Zakaria or Zekeriya, ... form of Zechariah which is of Hebrew origin, meaning "God has remembered".
The Shrine of Nebi Zakariya in Abu Snan - ThinkIsrael.com www.thinkisrael.com › Tourist Information › Ethnic Groups › Druze ... Druze holy place dedicated to the prophet Zachariah ... [Note: aka Zakaria aka Zechariah]
With Fareed Zakaria accused of plagiarism, V.F.’s columnist (Zakaria's onetime boss) examines the fine line writers walk—and whether the pundit crossed it.
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