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Tarihten Bugüne Bursa İnsanı
From History to the Present: The People of Bursa

Contributor(s): Cağfer Karadaş (Editor)
Subject(s): History, Regional Geography, Sociology, Recent History (1900 till today), Islam studies, Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology, Culture and social structure , The Ottoman Empire, Migration Studies, Sociology of Religion
Published by: Oku Okut Yayınları
Keywords: Bursa; Human Typology; People of Bursa; History of Bursa; Migration and Immigrants; Scholars and Dervishes; Non-Muslim Communities; Cemeteries of Bursa;
Summary/Abstract: The book From History to the Present: The People of Bursa is composed of discussions on the professions, temperaments, and lives of individuals who came to Bursa from various races, religions, beliefs, and regions. The first chapter, titled “Seminars on Islamic Thought,” features articles that focus on understanding and recognizing the human being within the context of Islamic thought. Prophets - who are considered key milestones in the evolution of humanity - are examined, with particular emphasis on the final prophet, Muhammad Mustafa (peace be upon him), as an exemplary human model. Following the prophets, the first generation of Islam - the Companions (Sahaba) - is addressed as a model community. The second chapter presents the types of individuals who appeared in Bursa starting from its conquest. Beginning with Osman Bey, who founded the Ottoman Empire and initiated the transformation of Bursa, and Emir Sultan, a key figure in the city's spiritual formation, the seminars continue with a focus on Hisar Neighborhood, the city's first settlement and neighborhood. Alongside madrasahs and scholars, religious scholars and dervishes who played crucial roles in shaping the intellectual life of Bursa are also included in the study. The guild of artisans and tradesmen - an essential pillar of society and a key factor in Bursa becoming a center of civilization - is discussed with the intent of shedding light on the present day. The book does not overlook the presence of non-Muslims in Bursa. Groups that shaped Bursa’s demographic makeup - such as converts (muhtedis), exiles, slaves, and concubines - are also discussed. Special attention is given to the migrant population that emerged after the Ottoman-Russian War of 1293 AH / 1877–1878 CE - commonly known among the public as the 93 War. Among these, Bulgarian, Western Thracian, Batum-region immigrants, and Albanian-origin migrants are presented as case examples. The Uludağ Region Turkmens - who settled in Bursa after its conquest and formed the foundation of the city's Muslim population - are introduced with historical and sociocultural perspectives. The final topic of the book is titled “Bursa Cemeteries and Their Inhabitants” and covers those who spent their final moments in Bursa and are buried in its cemeteries.

  • E-ISBN-13: 978-625-95679-2-1
  • Page Count: 184
  • Publication Year: 2025
  • Language: Turkish
Evrenin ve İnsanın Yaratılışı

Evrenin ve İnsanın Yaratılışı
(The Creation of the Universe and Man)

İslam Düşüncesinde İnsanın Değeri ve Halife Kılınması

İslam Düşüncesinde İnsanın Değeri ve Halife Kılınması
(The Value of Man in Islamic Thought and His Appointment as Caliph)

İnsanlığın Önderleri Peygamberler

İnsanlığın Önderleri Peygamberler
(Prophets, Leaders of Humanity)

Hz. Peygamber ve İnsan Olarak Örnekliği

Hz. Peygamber ve İnsan Olarak Örnekliği
(The Prophet and His Exemplary Humanity)

Sahâbe Kimliği ve Genel Özellikleri

Sahâbe Kimliği ve Genel Özellikleri
(The Identity and General Characteristics of the Companions of the Prophet)

İslam’da İlim ve İlmî Hayat

İslam’da İlim ve İlmî Hayat
(Science and Scientific Life in Islam)

Bursa’yı Yazmak ve İnsanını Anlamak

Bursa’yı Yazmak ve İnsanını Anlamak
(Writing About Bursa and Understanding Its People)

Osmanlı’yı Kuran Lider Osman Gâzi

Osmanlı’yı Kuran Lider Osman Gâzi
(Osman Ghazi, the Founder of the Ottoman Empire)

Bursa’da İlmî ve Kültürel Hayat: Alimler ve Gönül Adamları

Bursa’da İlmî ve Kültürel Hayat: Alimler ve Gönül Adamları
(Scientific and Cultural Life in Bursa: Scholars and Men of Heart)

Bursa’nın Gönül Sultanı Emir Sultan

Bursa’nın Gönül Sultanı Emir Sultan
(Emir Sultan: Bursa’s Sultan of Hearts)

Bursa’nın Kadim Semti Hisar’da Vakıflarıyla Yaşayan İnsan

Bursa’nın Kadim Semti Hisar’da Vakıflarıyla Yaşayan İnsan
(A Man Living with His Foundations in Hisar, the Ancient Neighborhood of Bursa)

Ulu Cami’nin İnşa Döneminde Bursa’da Sosyo-Kültürel ve İlmî Hayat

Ulu Cami’nin İnşa Döneminde Bursa’da Sosyo-Kültürel ve İlmî Hayat
(Socio-Cultural and Scientific Life in Bursa During the Construction Period of the Grand Mosque)

Süleyman Çelebi’nin Mevlidi: Bursa İnsanının Bilinç İhyası

Süleyman Çelebi’nin Mevlidi: Bursa İnsanının Bilinç İhyası
(Suleyman Celebi’s Mawlid: The Revival of Consciousness of the Bursa People)

Bursa’nın Dervişleri

Bursa’nın Dervişleri
(Dervishes of Bursa)

Bursa Osmanlı Esnafı

Bursa Osmanlı Esnafı
(Bursa Ottoman Tradesmen)

Bursa’da İhtida ve Mühtediler

Bursa’da İhtida ve Mühtediler
(Conversion and Converts in Bursa)

Bursa’da Gayrimüslimler

Bursa’da Gayrimüslimler
(Non-Muslims in Bursa)

Bursa’da Sürgünler

Bursa’da Sürgünler
(Exiles in Bursa)

Bursa’da Köle ve Cariyeler

Bursa’da Köle ve Cariyeler
(Slaves and Concubines in Bursa)

Bursa Dağ Yöresi İnsanlarının Tarihi ve Kültürü

Bursa Dağ Yöresi İnsanlarının Tarihi ve Kültürü
(The History and Culture of the People of Bursa’s Mountain Region)

Bulgaristan Muhacirleri

Bulgaristan Muhacirleri
(Bulgarian Immigrants)

Batı Trakya Göçmenleri

Batı Trakya Göçmenleri
(Western Thrace Immigrants)

Batum Göçmenleri

Batum Göçmenleri
(Batumi Immigrants)

Arnavutların Anadolu’ya Göçü: Bursa Arnavutları Örneği

Arnavutların Anadolu’ya Göçü: Bursa Arnavutları Örneği
(Albanian Migration to Anatolia: The Example of Bursa Albanians)

Bursa Mezarlıkları ve Sakinleri

Bursa Mezarlıkları ve Sakinleri
(Bursa’s Cemeteries and Those Who Rest There)

Kaynaklar

Kaynaklar
(References)

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