Jarraitzaile Islam

Jarraitzaile Islam, meaning “religion of the people” in Basque, is an Islamic heresy developed and mainly practiced by the Basque people of Euskaria and spread via their colonization of Meridia.

Tenets
Jarraitzaile accepts many philosophical roots in Islam, but heavily diverges due to syncretism with the Cathar and Bogomilite heresies of Christianity, producing a distinct fusion. Adherents of Jarraitzaile accept that God is one and infinite and His will should be submitted to, but they reject the absolute finality of Muhammad’s revelation and have also developed a dualistic view of the universe.

Cosmology
In Jarraitzaile cosmology, existence is split into the House of Being, where Humanity dwells, and the House of Knowledge, where God dwells. Purity of thought and detachment from the body are thus elevated principles of Jarraitzaile, with the faith encouraging an egalitarian community between men and women and a cleanly, modest, intellectual lifestyle for all. They believe that only by striving to follow God’s will and essence can Humanity hope to reach the House of Knowledge and join God.

Organization
As with all forms of Islam, the academic tradition holds the central role of leadership of the faith. Jarraitzaile imams are particularly focused on issues of justice and purity, with their activities often focussing on abating poverty and epidemics in areas such as Brasil.