Shawadiism

Shawadiism or Shawadism, and even Hamazi (Nashaghan: Cabadi; Şâbâdi) is a branch or sub-sect of Sahdi Zarasaism. The Shawadii were initially referred to as Sahdis, commonly grouped with other sub-sects originating in the First Sah revolts (c.1487), however, a wave of reforms during the Qahadji period led to their renaming as the Shawadi, meaning 'tradition'. Alternative names may include Hamazi, from their acceptance of the last Hashe 'The One' Hoja Hamaz, as the last legitimately appointed Hoja of the Great Horde.

Shawadiism arose in the 18th century to become the largest Sahdi branch within Orthodox Zarasaism, leading to the conversion of the Imperial State and its monarchy, the Ashars. Shawadiis believe in the Shedenam 'God's absoluteness' as part of the larger Conformist doctrine of Zarasaism, as well as the Yânu entailing the 'total elimination of sectarianism and consolidation of sects', with the final goal of creating a unified Sayanic Gharam, replicating the Great Horde clerical body. As part of their doctrine, Shawadiis deny the existence of any Hoja not part of the larger Sahdi movement.