International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research

E-ISSN: 2582-2160     Impact Factor: 9.24

A Widely Indexed Open Access Peer Reviewed Multidisciplinary Bi-monthly Scholarly International Journal

Call for Paper Volume 7, Issue 1 (January-February 2025) Submit your research before last 3 days of February to publish your research paper in the issue of January-February.

Faith Dimension and Rituals of Alevism-Bektashism

Author(s) İskender Tanış
Country Turkey
Abstract Today, there are many different views on the nature of Alevism-Bektashism. There are those who consider these groups as a religion, a sect, a cult or a way of life. In this study, an evaluation will be made based on the criteria put forward by some historians of Islamic sects in order to understand the nature of these structures. In addition, research on what Alevism-Bektashism is and its current status will be discussed and the reasons for the differences between the hearths in the rituals performed will be tried to be revealed. In Alevism-Bektashism, where oral culture is intensely experienced, it seems difficult and complex to classify or define the customs and rituals in a systematic way. This article will examine the methods that have been tried to overcome these complexities. In this respect, research on Alevism-Bektashism will be analyzed and data on the beliefs and rituals of these communities will be presented. The effects of ancient Turkish beliefs, Sunnite-Hanafi-Mâturîdî tradition and Shi'ism on the Alevî-Bektashî beliefs of Hak-Muhammad-Ali, the four gates and forty maqams, prayer, fasting and the Holy Qur'an will be analyzed. Thus, it will contribute to eliminating negative opinions about Alevism-Bektashism.
Keywords History of Islamic Sects, Alevism-Bektashi, Faith, Rituals, Cemevi
Field Sosyoloji > Felsefe / Psikoloji / Din
Published In Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2025
Published On 2025-02-20
Cite This Faith Dimension and Rituals of Alevism-Bektashism - İskender Tanış - IJFMR Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2025. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i01.35576
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i01.35576
Short DOI https://doi.org/g85s2k

Share this