Mullah Character in Kyrgyz Proverbs

Year 2019, Volume: 1 Issue: 2, 241 - 253, 03.09.2019

Hilal Çağlar

Abstract

Proverbs are
as a result of people’s specific experiences reaching the present day, who says
it is unclear, gives the advice and guiding slogans. Generally, consists of one
or two sentences and it is presented with a figurative narration that gives
advice. Proverbs are sometimes compare two contrasting states of an event and
place emphasis on the good and sometimes the subject is customized by making
parables on frequently used items. Proverbs are expressions that appeal to all
segments of society. The events that can happen to anyone in society, important
characters and experiences from natural events are the subjects that are
handled. Mullahs have been one of the most dominant in the Turkish community
since the past.

Mullah; means kadi and great scholar. In later times, madrasah students
were also addressed in this way. Figuratively, he is described as one who
outweighs the religious aspect. In addition to these meanings, this expression
is used for people who are illiterate. This word changed from the word Mawla
and took the form of Mullah. For example, Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi is also
referred to as “Mollâ-yi Rûm”. In Kyrgyz Turkish this word is said "moldo”.

In Kyrgyz society, mullahs are mostly known as
clerics, their religious feelings are strong, and these people are greatly
respected by society. In Kyrgyz Proverbs, mullahs are also depicted in this
way.  But, in Proverbs, the character of
mullahs is often portrayed as vigilant, greedy, money-loving people who do
nothing without their own interests. In this study, Kyrgyz Proverbs related to
Mullahs will be given and character analysis of mullahs will be done in the
proverbs found.

Keywords

Proverbs, Kyrgyz Proverbs, Mullah Character

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