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The Iravani Scholarly Lineage and Sufi Orientation: The Life and Legacy of Abdulkarim Iravani (AH 1220–1294 / 1806–1877)

Cilt: 12 Sayı: 4 27 Eylül 2025
  • Hilal Aghamoghlanov
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The Iravani Scholarly Lineage and Sufi Orientation: The Life and Legacy of Abdulkarim Iravani (AH 1220–1294 / 1806–1877)

Abstract

This study examines the role of Islamic scholars from Western Azerbaijan in shaping the socio-religious life of the region, a subject that retains significance in light of current socio-political dynamics. Particular attention is given to the Iravani scholarly lineage, a family of Islamic scholars whose contributions constitute an important part of the region’s religious, social, and cultural history. The lineage began with Mirza Muhammad Iravani, born in 1720, and continued with his son, Mirza Abulqasim Iravani (1773), his grandson, Mirza Abdulkarim Iravani (AH 1220–1294 / 1806–1877), and subsequent generations, many of whom also became Islamic scholars. The findings indicate that Abdulkarim Iravani engaged with Sufi thought. His connections with prominent Sufi figures of his time, particularly the sheikhs of the Nimatullahi order, his respect toward dervishes, and his establishment of the Mollabashi Mausoleum—later serving as a burial place for leading Sufis—support this conclusion. In addition, the article discusses the activities of his forebears and descendants, situating Abdulkarim Iravani within a broader intellectual and religious tradition of Western Azerbaijan.

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Dini Araştırmalar (Diğer)

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yazarlar

Hilal Aghamoghlanov Bu kişi benim
0009-0005-7317-3206
Azerbaijan

Erken Görünüm Tarihi

7 Eylül 2025

Yayımlanma Tarihi

27 Eylül 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

4 Haziran 2025

Kabul Tarihi

20 Ağustos 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 12 Sayı: 4

Kaynak Göster

APA
Aghamoghlanov, H. (2025). The Iravani Scholarly Lineage and Sufi Orientation: The Life and Legacy of Abdulkarim Iravani (AH 1220–1294 / 1806–1877). Akademik Tarih ve Düşünce Dergisi, 12(4), 611-624. https://izlik.org/JA94HP78ZP

 

 

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