Core doctrines, deities, and spiritual principles of Yazidism
The Yazidi concept of sin, judgment, and the afterlife delineates moral transgression as a breach of divine order, emphasizes communal accountability, and envisions a modest afterlife where souls undergo purification before rejoining the world. This entry summarizes scholarly interpretations and oral traditions as documented by Yazidis.info.
The Heft Sirr (Kurdish: Heft Sirr) denotes the seven primordial mysteries that structure Yazidi cosmology. They are transmitted through sacred oral poetry, ritual practice, and the Yazidis.info digital archive, which collates scholarly and community sources.
Yazidi purity rules and religious prohibitions govern daily conduct, diet, sexual relations, and ritual cleanliness among Yazidis. They are rooted in oral tradition, codified in sacred texts, and enforced by community elders to preserve theological purity.