Research Article

An Orthodox Christian Bridging the Boundaries of Mavlana’s Thought

Volume: 10 Number: 21 April 30, 2024
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An Orthodox Christian Bridging the Boundaries of Mavlana’s Thought

Abstract

This essay delves into the phenomenon of the "unveiling of Sufis" and traces Yaman Dede's journey to becoming a dervish within the Mavlavī Order in the Republic of Turkey. The Mavlavī Order, a longstanding Islamic Sufi tradition dedicated to preserving the spiritual teachings of Mevlānā Jalāl ad-Dīn Rūmī and his successors for over seven centuries, faced challenges under Turkey’s secularization policies in 1925. This essay explores the extent to which the Mavlavī Order could practice its religious rituals within the secular framework of the Turkish Republic. Additionally, it examines the compelling appeal of the Mavlavī Order to seekers, worshippers, and intellectuals, a call that resonated deeply with Yaman Dede, a Christian Orthodox individual from Anatolia. Through biographical insights into Yaman Dede's identity quest amidst the backdrop of his conversion story, the essay sheds light on his inner turmoil caused by the clash of two faiths, ultimately leading to personal reconciliation as he embraced the path of a Mavlavī dervish. The latter part of the essay delves into the dynamics of the master-disciple relationship, with a focus on the interaction between Remzi Dede and Yaman Dede as a case study. Furthermore, it explores the enduring intellectual legacy of Yaman Dede and its impact on shaping the contemporary Sufi tradition in Turkey.

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References

  1. Subaşı, M. İ. (2005). İki Mevlevi: Remzi Dede, Yaman Dede. Istanbul: Nesil.
  2. Toprak, B. (1981). Islam and Political Development in Turkey. Leiden: E. J. Brill.
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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Translation and Interpretation Studies, Comparative and Transnational Literature, Modernist/Postmodernist Literature, Literary Studies (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

April 30, 2024

Submission Date

April 4, 2024

Acceptance Date

April 7, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 10 Number: 21

APA
Elbasan Bozdoğan, Z. (2024). An Orthodox Christian Bridging the Boundaries of Mavlana’s Thought. Uluslararası Beşeri Bilimler Ve Eğitim Dergisi, 10(21), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.59304/ijhe.1464877
AMA
1.Elbasan Bozdoğan Z. An Orthodox Christian Bridging the Boundaries of Mavlana’s Thought. IJHE. 2024;10(21):1-14. doi:10.59304/ijhe.1464877
Chicago
Elbasan Bozdoğan, Zeynep. 2024. “An Orthodox Christian Bridging the Boundaries of Mavlana’s Thought”. Uluslararası Beşeri Bilimler Ve Eğitim Dergisi 10 (21): 1-14. https://doi.org/10.59304/ijhe.1464877.
EndNote
Elbasan Bozdoğan Z (April 1, 2024) An Orthodox Christian Bridging the Boundaries of Mavlana’s Thought. Uluslararası Beşeri Bilimler ve Eğitim Dergisi 10 21 1–14.
IEEE
[1]Z. Elbasan Bozdoğan, “An Orthodox Christian Bridging the Boundaries of Mavlana’s Thought”, IJHE, vol. 10, no. 21, pp. 1–14, Apr. 2024, doi: 10.59304/ijhe.1464877.
ISNAD
Elbasan Bozdoğan, Zeynep. “An Orthodox Christian Bridging the Boundaries of Mavlana’s Thought”. Uluslararası Beşeri Bilimler ve Eğitim Dergisi 10/21 (April 1, 2024): 1-14. https://doi.org/10.59304/ijhe.1464877.
JAMA
1.Elbasan Bozdoğan Z. An Orthodox Christian Bridging the Boundaries of Mavlana’s Thought. IJHE. 2024;10:1–14.
MLA
Elbasan Bozdoğan, Zeynep. “An Orthodox Christian Bridging the Boundaries of Mavlana’s Thought”. Uluslararası Beşeri Bilimler Ve Eğitim Dergisi, vol. 10, no. 21, Apr. 2024, pp. 1-14, doi:10.59304/ijhe.1464877.
Vancouver
1.Zeynep Elbasan Bozdoğan. An Orthodox Christian Bridging the Boundaries of Mavlana’s Thought. IJHE. 2024 Apr. 1;10(21):1-14. doi:10.59304/ijhe.1464877

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