The Intersection of Turkish Revolution with Sufism Institutions

Abstract

Sufi institutions have contributed to the development of science and culture in Islamic lands and have helped people to come together and strengthen their social ties. However visible breakups have begun around here since XVII century. While trying to be revised during the Ottoman modernization efforts, the desired results could not be reached in some way. XX. At the beginning of the century, together with some members of the Union and Progress Society, these institutions had somehow intertwined with the architects of the Turkish Revolution. It is an unquestionable fact that many people who spend time in Tekke and similar institutions are supporting the defense of the country during World War I or the National Struggle. After the declaration of the Republic, the revolutionary cadre and the people of the sect took place in different lanes. After the Sheikh Said rebellion of 1925, relations were completely broken and it was decided to close the Islamic monastery, tombs and zawiya in the same year. In the following years, these institutions tried to take place in social welfare again with different names, but they had not reached their former strengths. With the 1930s, the Republican governments have amended the cult institutions, either for sale or for their importance.