Rızalık in Alevism: Dual Interpretations, Communal Practice, and Social Transformation
Rızalık (mutual agreement), commonly translated as mutual consent, approval, reconciliation or contentment, is a central ethical and ritual principle in Alevism. This entry examines Rızalık...
The Ocak System in Alevism: Diverse Interpretations of Sacred Lineage
This entry examines the ocak as both a sacred genealogy and a socio-religious network, focusing on seyyidlik, hereditary authority and the ocak–talip relationship. It argues...
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...
Indigeneity and Alevism
This entry examines Alevism as an indigenous identity within Turkey's ethnically and religiously diverse context. Historically one of the most contested concepts in the region,...
Dr. Aynur Ünal
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