History and faithThe Janissary Corps and Bektashism: a historical bond
We examine the Janissary Corps’ relationship with the Bektashi tradition, distinguishing spiritual affiliation from accounts of its historical origins.
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History and conceptsSerdengeçti: the historical meaning of a term
A source-based exploration of the word serdengeçti in Ottoman military history and its figurative meaning today.
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The National Struggle and cultureAtatürk’s visit to Hacıbektaş: solidarity in the National Struggle
Drawing on sources, we examine the contacts in Hacıbektaş in December 1919, the relationship established with Cemalettin Çelebi and their place in our shared memory.
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Faith and cultureImam Ali and Zülfikar: their place in our religious memory
Our new poster featuring Imam Ali and Zülfikar invites us to reflect on our responsibility to understand our religious heritage and pass our cultural memory on to future generations.
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Cultural HeritageTurkmens and Yörüks: traces of a shared heritage
Understanding the names Turkmen and Yörük in their historical context, cultural memory and shared heritage.
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Faith and LiteratureVelâyetnâme: a gateway to Bektashi memory
Reading the narratives surrounding Hacı Bektaş-ı Velî with attention to the text’s genre and the context of its sources.
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Faith and SolidarityReaching out to those in hardship: solidarity and care for others
Considering the emphasis on Hızır, sharing and love for humanity in our publications alongside our everyday responsibilities.
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Faith and Ritual PracticeCem: a gathering of unity and mutual consent
Cem is more than collective worship: it is a ritual that unites hearts and sustains sharing and mutual consent.
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Cultural HeritageThe memory of a culture: saz, poetry and deyiş
The words of the poets and the sound of deyiş songs form a living cultural bridge between generations.
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Ocaks and HistoryThe ocak tradition: roots and continuity
An introduction to the ocak tradition, shaped by dede families, followers known as talips and relationships of spiritual service.
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The Turkic WorldCultural and heartfelt ties with the Turkic world
Passing on a shared history and culture through education, art and voluntary cooperation.
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Our principlesThe foundation of living together: constitutional citizenship
An understanding of shared life founded on freedom of belief, secularism and mutual respect.
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