The Basic Problems of Anatolian Alawism

Halil İbrahim Bulut

Article Details

The Basic Problems of Anatolian Alawism

Authors:

Halil İbrahim Bulut

Publisher:

Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University

Main Topics:

Din Araştırmaları

Journal:

Türk Kültürü ve Hacı Bektaş Veli Araştırma Dergisi Issue 108, pp.223-244

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2023

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001305676

pISSN:

1306-8253

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Abstract:

 Alawism and Bektashism are one of the most striking groups in Anatolia considering the population density. Alawism that has mostly been on the agenda for the last fifty years, has been heavily discussed with its religious, political, ethnic and economical dimensions. Actually, it is not possible to handle Alawism and Bektashism independently from the change process that dragged the whole World and Turkey consequently. It was not possible for Alawism to stay away from this process which changed rapidly all social structures in the last two centuries. In essence, the change and transformation in the second half of the twentieth century in Alawite community who lives based on the principle of trust and rather in a closed structure in rural areas, can only be explained by the characteristics of the era. Therefore, in addition to many historical, social, political, economic and religious aspects of the subject stemming from the past, there are also problems brought about by the modern era. In this article, the main issues of Anatolian Alawism are discussed. In this context, the question of how the methods should be followed in firework studies has been discussed and the issue of the reliability of the available information has been debated. Also, the boundaries of the Alawism concept, the issue of Alavians ethnic origin, approaches to their religious status and the problem of politicization have been addressed. Thus, it has been tried to provide information in a general and objective way to those who want to know about the fundamental problems of Anatolian Alawism today.

 Alawism and Bektashism are one of the most striking groups in Anatolia considering the population density. Alawism that has mostly been on the agenda for the last fifty years, has been heavily discussed with its religious, political, ethnic and economical dimensions. Actually, it is not possible to handle Alawism and Bektashism independently from the change process that dragged the whole World and Turkey consequently. It was not possible for Alawism to stay away from this process which changed rapidly all social structures in the last two centuries. In essence, the change and transformation in the second half of the twentieth century in Alawite community who lives based on the principle of trust and rather in a closed structure in rural areas, can only be explained by the characteristics of the era. Therefore, in addition to many historical, social, political, economic and religious aspects of the subject stemming from the past, there are also problems brought about by the modern era. In this article, the main issues of Anatolian Alawism are discussed. In this context, the question of how the methods should be followed in firework studies has been discussed and the issue of the reliability of the available information has been debated. Also, the boundaries of the Alawism concept, the issue of Alavians ethnic origin, approaches to their religious status and the problem of politicization have been addressed. Thus, it has been tried to provide information in a general and objective way to those who want to know about the fundamental problems of Anatolian Alawism today.

 Alawism and Bektashism are one of the most striking groups in Anatolia considering the population density. Alawism that has mostly been on the agenda for the last fifty years, has been heavily discussed with its religious, political, ethnic and economical dimensions. Actually, it is not possible to handle Alawism and Bektashism independently from the change process that dragged the whole World and Turkey consequently. It was not possible for Alawism to stay away from this process which changed rapidly all social structures in the last two centuries. In essence, the change and transformation in the second half of the twentieth century in Alawite community who lives based on the principle of trust and rather in a closed structure in rural areas, can only be explained by the characteristics of the era. Therefore, in addition to many historical, social, political, economic and religious aspects of the subject stemming from the past, there are also problems brought about by the modern era. In this article, the main issues of Anatolian Alawism are discussed. In this context, the question of how the methods should be followed in firework studies has been discussed and the issue of the reliability of the available information has been debated. Also, the boundaries of the Alawism concept, the issue of Alavians ethnic origin, approaches to their religious status and the problem of politicization have been addressed. Thus, it has been tried to provide information in a general and objective way to those who want to know about the fundamental problems of Anatolian Alawism today.

 Anadoluda nüfus oranının yoğunluğu dikkate alındığında Alevilik ve Bektaşilik en fazla dikkat çeken gruptur. Son elli yılda hep gündemde olan Alevilik, dini, siyasi, etnik, ekonomik boyutlarıyla yoğun bir şekilde tartışılmıştır. Aslında Alevilik ve Bektaşiliği bütün dünyanın ve buna bağlı olarak Türkiyenin içine sürüklendiği değişim sürecinden bağımsız olarak ele almak doğru değildir. Bütün toplumsal yapıların hızlı bir şekilde değişim ve dönüşüm geçirdikleri son iki asırda Aleviliğin bundan uzak kalabilmesinin imkânı yoktu. Özü itibarıyla güven esasına dayanan ve daha ziyade kırsal bölgelerde kapalı bir yapı içinde hayatlarını sürdüren Alevilerin yirminci yüzyılın ikinci yarısında geçirdikleri değişim ve dönüşüm, yaşanılan çağın özelikleriyle ancak izah edilebilir. Dolayısıyla konunun geçmişten gelen tarihi, sosyal, siyasi, ekonomik ve dini pek çok boyutunun yanında, modern dönemin beraberinde getirdiği problemler de vardır. İşte bu makalede Anadolu Aleviliğinin ana meseleleri ele alınmıştır. Bu bağlamda Alevilik çalışmalarında nasıl bir yöntem takip edilmesi gerektiği hususuna yer verilmiş ve mevcut bilgilerin güvenirliği meselesi tartışılmıştır. Ayrıca Alevilik kavramının sınırları, Alevilerin etnik kökenleri meselesi, dini durumlarına dair yaklaşımlar ve siyasallaşma sorununa yer verilmiştir. Böylece Anadolu Aleviliğinin günümüzdeki temel sorunları hakkında bilgi sahibi olmak isteyenlere genel anlamda ve objektif bir şekilde bilgi verilmeye çalışılmıştır.

Article Details

The Basic Problems of Anatolian Alawism

Authors:

Halil İbrahim Bulut

Publisher:

Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University

Main Topics:

Din Araştırmaları

Journal:

Türk Kültürü ve Hacı Bektaş Veli Araştırma Dergisi Issue 108, pp.223-244

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2023

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001305676

pISSN:

1306-8253

History of Islamic Sects

Alawism-Bektashism. The problems of Alawism. The Problem of Definition

The Problem of politicization

The Problem of Representation.İslam Mezhepleri Tarihi

Alevilik Bektaşilik

Aleviliğin Sorunları

Tanımlama Sorunu

Siyasallaşma sorunu

Temsil Sorunu.

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Halil İbrahim Bulut

Publisher: Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University

Main Topics: Din Araştırmaları

Journal: Türk Kültürü ve Hacı Bektaş Veli Araştırma Dergisi Issue 108, pp.223-244

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 12/2023

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001305676

pISSN: 1306-8253

Issues

Authors:

Halil İbrahim Bulut

Publisher:

Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University

Main Topics:

Din Araştırmaları

Journal:

Türk Kültürü ve Hacı Bektaş Veli Araştırma Dergisi Issue 108, pp.223-244

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2023

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001305676

pISSN:

1306-8253