Alevi-Bektaşilik Üzerine; Üç Kavram (Sosyolojik Bir Analiz)

Abstract

Alevi-Bektashism constructs a syncretise belief system consisting of mythological elements relying on oral culture in its theological emphasis. In this regard, holy texts have been interpreted differently by their believers, this caused fractionation on the basis of rituals and beliefs. There are alternative beliefs and rituals, for instance; say prayer (niyaz) in the place five times prayers, 12 Muharrem fasting in the place of Ramadan fasting, companionship in the place of Islamic brotherhood, `tot and djemevi` in the place of mosque, grandpa or father (dede or baba) in the place of Müslim judge (kadi). Alevi-Bektashism maintains its differences with its distinctive physical places. Alevi-Bektashism appeared as a reflection of syntheses of religious movements which had political tendency in the historical background, and maintains its existence based on its different sociological arguments in 21th century Turkish society.