The Fourteen – the Seventeen – Musahip (Misayib) – Nefs
In this video, Pir Mahmut Ütebay discusses the concepts of the Fourteen and the Seventeen, which occupy a central place in Alevi cosmology. He also offers explanations on human creation,...
Alevi Organization and the Ocak System
In this video, Pir Mahmut Ütebay examines the relationship between the traditional Ocak system and contemporary Alevi institutions operating in Turkey and in the European diaspora, such as cemevis, associations,...
The Ocak System in Alevism
In this video, Pir Mahmut Ütebay discusses the Ocak system, which constitutes a foundational pillar of the Alevi belief structure. The historical origins of Ocaks, their social functions, their religious...
