Religious Commandments |
· Recognising Sheikh Adi as a reformer and implementing his rules in the daily life of each Yazidi. · Recognising the Sheikhs (teachers) who communicate the teachings of Sheikh Adi. · Inviolability of the authority of God and Melek Taus. · Each Yazidi must have a Sheikh and a Pir. · During this life, each Yazidi must specify a sister/brother for the afterlife. · One can only be Yazidi by birth. Conversion via missionary work is not foreseen. |
Social Commandments |
· Marriage is only permitted within the Yazidi religious community (Sheriat). · Marriage is only permitted within one’s own caste (Tariqat). |
Obligations which are not seen as binding everywhere in the community |
· Yazidi are not allowed to mention the name of evil. · A Yazidi is not allowed to shave his moustache. · In the case of illness, Yazidi are allowed use all means and medications available which are necessary for their recovery. · Pork, and in some castes other animals (fish, rabbit/hare, male chicken) as well as certain types of salad and vegetables (e.g. cabbage) should not be eaten. · Once a year the Yazidi should fast in honour of Melek Taus. · Once in his life, every Yazidi should visit the shrine in Lalish, Kurdistan. |