Al Jazeera encyclopedia: Zaydi school's origins, beliefs and its ties to the Houthis

[半岛电视台] Al Jazeera's encyclopedia section published an article on October 30, 2026, on the Zaydi school. According to the article, the Zaydi school is a branch of Shia Islam named after Zayd bin Ali bin al-Hussein bin Ali bin Abi Talib, who was killed in his revolt against Umayyad rule; the school's roots trace back to currents that emerged in Kufa after his death. The article also covers the school's beliefs and its relationship with the Houthis.