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Turkmens of Iraq are mainly followers of [[Shi'ism]]. It is said that Shi'ism among Turkmens goes back to the time of King Ruh, a descendant of Timur. When Qaraquyunlu government, led by Jahan Shah, conquered [[Baghdad]] and northern regions of Iraq, he was then able to expand his ruling territory to the south of Iraq. Afterwards, Turkmens of Iraq expanded Shi'ism among Iraqi people and also Turkmens in other regions. Later, [[Shah Ismail Safavi|Isma'il]], a [[Safavid]] ruler, strengthened Shi'ism in Iraq. Currently Shi'a Turkmens are living in [[Tal 'Afar]], [[Daquq]], Khurmatu, and Bashir region near Kirkuk. Besides, a number of Shi'a Turkmen are living in [[Sunni]] settled cities such as Altun Kupri, Kirkuk, and Kufri. | Turkmens of Iraq are mainly followers of [[Shi'ism]]. It is said that Shi'ism among Turkmens goes back to the time of King Ruh, a descendant of Timur. When Qaraquyunlu government, led by Jahan Shah, conquered [[Baghdad]] and northern regions of Iraq, he was then able to expand his ruling territory to the south of Iraq. Afterwards, Turkmens of Iraq expanded Shi'ism among Iraqi people and also Turkmens in other regions. Later, [[Shah Ismail Safavi|Isma'il]], a [[Safavid]] ruler, strengthened Shi'ism in Iraq. Currently Shi'a Turkmens are living in [[Tal 'Afar]], [[Daquq]], [[Khurmatu]], and Bashir region near Kirkuk. Besides, a number of Shi'a Turkmen are living in [[Sunni]] settled cities such as Altun Kupri, Kirkuk, and Kufri. | ||
Alid, Bektashi, and Sarali are the main sects of Shi'ism among Turkmen; after the occupation of Iraq by English army they regularly visited [[Karbala]] and [[Najaf]] as a result they held solid relations with Fiqahat Shi'ism. However, Shi'a Turkmen were living in harsh situations in the time of [[Ba'ath regime]]. [[Saddam]] tried to persuade and convince them to support him but he failed. Thus he decided to prosecute and exile a large number of them. | Alid, Bektashi, and Sarali are the main sects of Shi'ism among Turkmen; after the occupation of Iraq by English army they regularly visited [[Karbala]] and [[Najaf]] as a result they held solid relations with Fiqahat Shi'ism. However, Shi'a Turkmen were living in harsh situations in the time of [[Ba'ath regime]]. [[Saddam]] tried to persuade and convince them to support him but he failed. Thus he decided to prosecute and exile a large number of them. | ||