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  • proper noun The religion of Yazidis, a highly syncretic complex of local beliefs and Islamic doctrine.

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Examples

  • As 'Yazidism' has established itself in Islam today, and this 'Yazidism' is once again trying to degrade Islam in the entire world, there is not only the need for another Karbala, rather to save Islam it is also imperative to promote Hussein and 'Husseinism'.

    NewsBlaze.com Current News - Top Stories 2009

  • If some guy converts to Yazidism, why should the government be forced to pay a metric assload of cash (especially in CA) to satisfy one prisoner?

    Original Signal - Transmitting Buzz 2010

  • If some guy converts to Yazidism, why should the government be forced to pay a metric assload of cash (especially in CA) to satisfy one prisoner?

    Original Signal - Transmitting Buzz 2010

  • Yazidism or the principle enunciated by Yazid is looked down upon by all, but Husayn's blood spilled at Karbala still enlivens our hearts and makes us feel that his sacrifice to support the Right against the wrong was unparalleled in the history of mankind.

    WordPress.com News 2009

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