What did followers of Zevi who converted to Islam become known as?
Zevites
Dönme
Sevites
Mevlevi
Answer
Dönme, meaning "convert" in Turkish, refers to followers of the Jewish mystic Sabbatai Zevi who converted to Islam in the 17th century. These converts maintained their Jewish beliefs and practices in secret, forming a distinct crypto-Jewish community within the Ottoman Empire. The Dönme played a significant role in Ottoman society, particularly in finance and commerce, and their influence extended into the 20th century.
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