Güruh-u Naci / Naciye

In this video, Pir Celal Fırat offers an in-depth explanation of the concept of Güruh-u Naci / Naciye, one of the most central creation narratives in Alevi cosmology. This concept denotes the spiritual community formed by those who follow the path of truth and by the true erens in Alevism. Pir Fırat emphasizes that this narrative is not merely a mythological past but also a formative framework shaping the Alevi worldview, moral teaching, and interpretation of existence. The video renders visible distinctive perspectives within Alevi philosophy on the unity of universe, human, and Hak, and conveys—through oral culture—the position of Güruh-u Naciye within the spiritual process of attaining truth.

This narrative was recorded within the framework of the Pirler–Analar Workshop hosted by the Dortmund Alevi Cultural Center – Rıza Şehri Academy (DAKME) on 10–11 May 2025. Conducted as part of the Alevi Encyclopedia project, this work aims to document oral belief teachings through digitization and to transmit them across generations. As one of the rare recorded examples addressing the metaphysical dimension of Alevism, the video offers an important resource, particularly for researchers working on creation narratives and epistemologies.