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The Role of Imam-Hatips Deployed in Türkiye’s COVID-19 Pandemic Response
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, Türkiye implemented strict measures like curfews, school closures, and isolation rules, which also affected religious practices. The Presidency of Religious Affairs (PRA) suspended congregational prayers, leading to imam-hatips being exempt from their mosque duties and redeployed to assist with contact tracing. Unlike many countries, Türkiye implemented home-based contact tracing, where health professionals monitored infected individuals and their contacts. Imam-hatips supported these efforts by calling patients, delivering masks and sanitizers, and ensuring isolation compliance. They also participated in Vefa Social Support Groups to provide socioeconomic aid. Despite their significant roles, the experience of imam-hatips, particularly in contact tracing, has been understudied. This research, based on interviews with imam-hatips in Istanbul and Balıkesir, explores their experiences. Findings reveal that while imam-hatips faced challenges balancing their religious duties with new responsibilities, many found purpose and satisfaction in contributing to their communities. Though missing their traditional roles, imam-hatips embraced their expanded duties, motivated by a sense of religious and moral obligation. This study sheds light on imam-hatips' unique contributions and the challenges they faced during Türkiye's pandemic response.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Etik Beyan
Bu çalışma 12.07.2023 tarihinde tamamlanan “Covid-19 Pandemi Sürecinde İmamların Filyasyon Deneyimi” başlıklı yüksek lisans tezi esas alınarak hazırlanmıştır. Araştırma öncesinde İstanbul Medeniyet Üniversitesi’nin Etik Kurulu’ndan 28.02.2022 tarihli 2022/91 sayılı toplantısında etik onay alınmıştır.
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Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
Din Sosyolojisi
Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Yayımlanma Tarihi
15 Mart 2025
Gönderilme Tarihi
6 Aralık 2024
Kabul Tarihi
29 Ocak 2025
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2025 Sayı: 13
APA
Yılmaz Narin, B., & Polat, A. (2025). The Role of Imam-Hatips Deployed in Türkiye’s COVID-19 Pandemic Response. Mevzu – Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, 13, 603-630. https://doi.org/10.56720/mevzu.1597092
AMA
1.Yılmaz Narin B, Polat A. The Role of Imam-Hatips Deployed in Türkiye’s COVID-19 Pandemic Response. Mevzu. 2025;(13):603-630. doi:10.56720/mevzu.1597092
Chicago
Yılmaz Narin, Beyzanur, ve Ayşe Polat. 2025. “The Role of Imam-Hatips Deployed in Türkiye’s COVID-19 Pandemic Response”. Mevzu – Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, sy 13: 603-30. https://doi.org/10.56720/mevzu.1597092.
EndNote
Yılmaz Narin B, Polat A (01 Mart 2025) The Role of Imam-Hatips Deployed in Türkiye’s COVID-19 Pandemic Response. Mevzu – Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 13 603–630.
IEEE
[1]B. Yılmaz Narin ve A. Polat, “The Role of Imam-Hatips Deployed in Türkiye’s COVID-19 Pandemic Response”, Mevzu, sy 13, ss. 603–630, Mar. 2025, doi: 10.56720/mevzu.1597092.
ISNAD
Yılmaz Narin, Beyzanur - Polat, Ayşe. “The Role of Imam-Hatips Deployed in Türkiye’s COVID-19 Pandemic Response”. Mevzu – Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi. 13 (01 Mart 2025): 603-630. https://doi.org/10.56720/mevzu.1597092.
JAMA
1.Yılmaz Narin B, Polat A. The Role of Imam-Hatips Deployed in Türkiye’s COVID-19 Pandemic Response. Mevzu. 2025;:603–630.
MLA
Yılmaz Narin, Beyzanur, ve Ayşe Polat. “The Role of Imam-Hatips Deployed in Türkiye’s COVID-19 Pandemic Response”. Mevzu – Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, sy 13, Mart 2025, ss. 603-30, doi:10.56720/mevzu.1597092.
Vancouver
1.Beyzanur Yılmaz Narin, Ayşe Polat. The Role of Imam-Hatips Deployed in Türkiye’s COVID-19 Pandemic Response. Mevzu. 01 Mart 2025;(13):603-30. doi:10.56720/mevzu.1597092