Mevlana Celaleddin Rumî and Mawlawism in Turkish Cultural Life
Abstract
Mevlana, one of the 13th century Anatolian sufis, is among the major
scholars who laid the foundations of Turkish sophism. Based on
Mevlana’s ideas, Mawlawism reached every area within the borders of
the Ottoman empire end became one of the fundamental dynamics
setting the course of Ottoman cultural life. Mawlawism is still being
kept alive in many parts of the world, from Anatolia to Europe and
America; and the Mevlana’s universal messages are enlightening
people even today. The reason why Mawlawism has unique position
among other mystic institutions is that Mevlana was able to reach a
synthesis which embraced every sort of person by bringing together
different understandings in an entirely new system where different
cultures and thoughts were in conflict in 13 th century Anatolia.
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Primary Language
English
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Journal Section
Research Article
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Publication Date
April 1, 2008
Submission Date
February 11, 2008
Acceptance Date
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Published in Issue
Year 2008 Number: 50