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Secularization of Alevis

Secularization of Alevis is a concept used to define the weakening of the influence of religious beliefs and institutions in Alevi communities in Turkey under…

Unclehood (Seyyidship in Arab Alevism)

In Arab Alevi (Nusayri) communities, the institution of Amcalık (unclehood) plays a central role in integrating 14-15 year old male children into the belief system….

Arab Alevis (2) (Alawite / Nusayrism)

Nusayri-Alawite (Arab Alevism) is a unique belief system based on esoteric and batini (inner) interpretations within the Shiite tradition of Islam. Shaped by the teachings…

Alevis and Civil Society

Since the 1980s, Turkish Alevism has taken shape largely within the organisational matrix of civil society. The transformation from rural, community-oriented ritual practice to the…

Hızır / Xızır

In Alevism, Hızır (Xızır) is a meaningful and central figure around which revolve many myths, rituals, hymns, sacred places and lived experiences. It combines many…

The Identity Repertoire of Alevis and Shared Humanity

In light of the challenges and issues involved in defining Alevi identity, the concept of an “identity repertoire” may be proposed within the framework of…

Necropolitical Violence and Alevis

The concept of necropolitical violence offers valuable potential for clarifying the meaning and significance of the Alevi community’s status as an oppressed minority and its…

Cem Ceremony as a Conflict Resolution Method

This entry explores the significance of the Cem ceremony, which holds profound significance in Alevism, embodying a unique fusion of spirituality, communal values, and cultural…

Social Justice and Alevis: Multidimensional Identity, Forgiveness, and Solidarity

The current contribution explores the multifaceted nature of Alevi identity and its influence on forgiveness, collective action, and responses to intergroup conflict. Alevism, characterized by…

Dâr (Dâra Durmak, Dâra Çekilmek, Dârdan İndirme, Dâr Kurbanı)

In the Alevi belief system, the concept of dâr represents a multi-layered micro-centre where ritual, ethics, theology, and mythology are intricately interwoven. Functioning as a…
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