Kul Himmet Divanı'nda Hz. Peygamber Tasavvuru
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Subject of the Research: This study examines the conception of the Prophet Muhammad in the sayings (deyiş) attributed to Kul Himmet, who is generally recognized as a significant representative among the members of the Alevi tradition and hearths (ocak), and who is regarded as an important lover of Truth/ashik (Hak aşığı) and bard (ozan), particularly in terms of the Sufiyan Tradition (Sufiyân Süreği). Indeed, among the elements accepted as the principles of faith in Islam, the phenomenon of the Prophet constitutes one of the most crucial factors determining the religious and cultural identity of an individual, a group, or a sectarian and spiritual tradition.Significance of the Research: The proliferation of differing views on Alevism today, along with the accompanying conceptual confusion in the field, underscores the growing importance of scholarly research grounded in the fundamental tenets of the tradition. This study examines the conception of the Prophet Muhammad through the deyiş (sacred poems/songs) of Kul Himmet, one of the prominent oral sources of the Alevis, thereby aiming to dispel the existing misinformation and contribute to more robust and accurate evaluations in the field.Aim of the Research: The objective of this study is to reveal how the Prophet Muhammad is perceived and conceptualized, as well as the names and attributes by which he is invoked, within the framework of the tenets of faith in the deyiş attributed to Kul Himmet, who is recognized as an important representative of the Alevi tradition. The study primarily aims to establish a conceptual framework regarding the Alevi tradition. Another objective of this paper is to provide an overview of Kul Himmet and the Anatolia of his era.Method of the Research: This qualitative study is designed as a case study. The research data were gathered through document analysis by scanning the deyış attributed to Kul Himmet. The collected deyış were analyzed using the textual analysis technique. In addition, fundamental works written in the fields of the Alevi tradition, Sufism (taṣawwuf), kalām, and the History of Islamic Sects, along with relevant academic studies, were examined.Main Findings of the Research: As a result of the research, it was observed that the Prophet Muhammad is portrayed in Kul Himmet’s deyiş in accordance with the fundamental tenets of Islam. Numerous elements are emphasized, such as the Prophet’s role as the final prophet, the necessity of faith in him, the concept of Nūr-i Muhammad, his status as a mercy to the worlds, his guidance to humanity, and his position as the beloved servant of Allah (Habībullāh). In this respect, the emerging conception of the Prophet demonstrates compatibility both with the mainstream understanding of Islam and with traditional Alevī interpretations, which possess a mystical (Sufi) character.
Source: TSBS Bildiriler Dergisi
Authors: Ağlamaz, Oğuzhan Fatih, Üçer, Cenksu
Institution: Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University
Language: English
Subfield: Religious studies
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7219962145