Publisher: Oku Okut Yayınları

The Tetkik

Tetkik

Frequency: 2 issues / Country: Turkey

The Tetkik is an open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal published electronically two times a year, in March and September. It is the official publication of the Okut Okut Association. It started publication in 2022. The Tetkik publishes research articles that will contribute to the field of Turkish-Islamic culture. The Tetkik aims to contribute to increasing and sharing knowledge in this field at the national and international levels by publishing original research articles in Turkish and English on Turkish-Islamic culture. Scientific articles sent to the journal for publication must be in Turkey Turkish or English. The target group of the journal consists of academics, researchers, graduate students, and related academic institutions and organizations.

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TSBS Proceedings Journal

TSBS Bildiriler Dergisi

Frequency: 1 issues / Country: Turkey

English

The TSBS Proceedings Journal (ISSN 2980-3543) aims to publish full-text papers presented at conferences and symposiums in the field of social sciences. The journal strives to contribute to the academic community by disseminating original and innovative research across various sub-disciplines of social sciences. These contributions, which include both theoretical and empirical studies, are peer-reviewed through a double-blind review process.

Turkish

TSBS Bildiriler Dergisi (ISSN 2980-3543), sosyal bilimler alanında gerçekleştirilen kongre ve sempozyumlarda sunulan bildirilerin bilimsel tam metinlerini yayımlamayı hedefleyen bir dergidir. Dergi, özgün ve yenilikçi araştırmaları akademik dünyaya kazandırmayı, sosyal bilimlerin farklı disiplinlerinde bilgi birikimini artırmayı amaçlamaktadır. Araştırmalar, geniş bir yelpazede yer alan konuları kapsayacak şekilde, sosyal bilimlerin çeşitli alt alanlarında yer alan teorik, ampirik ve metodolojik katkıları içermektedir.

The Understanding of Prophethood from Abū Mansūr al-Māturīdī to Nūr al-Dīn al-Sābūnī

Ebû Mansûr el-Mâtürîdî’den Nûreddin es-Sâbûnî’ye Peygamberlik Anlayışı

Author(s): Hacı İsmail Doğan / Language(s): Turkish

Keywords: Abū Mansūr al-Māturīdī; Nūr al-Dīn al-Sābūnī; Prophethood; Risālat; Ismat; Miracle; Revelation;

The issue of prophethood is one of the fundamental principles of Islamic belief. Explaining the necessity of the institution of prophethood and responding to the criticisms directed at it are of great importance for establishing the doctrine of prophethood on a solid foundation. This study aims to conduct a comparative analysis of the views on prophethood of Abū Manṣūr alMāturīdī (d. 333/944), the founder of the Māturīdī school of theology, and one of the prominent theologians of this school, Nūr al-Dīn al-Sābūnī (d. 580/1184). al-Māturīdī, who lived in 4th/10th-century Samarkand, explained, defended, and systematized the tenets of faith accepted in the Ḥanafī tradition since Abū Ḥanīfa using the theological method. In this way, the theological approach within the Abū Ḥanīfa line evolved into a formal theological school through Māturīdī’s contributions. al-Sābūnī, who lived in 6th/12th-century Bukhara, contributed significantly to the dissemination and recognition of al-Māturīdī’s views through his written works. This research examines the approximately 250-year period from al-Māturīdī to al-Sābūnī with a particular focus on the issue of prophethood. The findings indicate that al-Māturīdī thoroughly addressed the topic of prophethood in his works, employing both rational and textual (naqlī) evidence to explain its necessity and developing original interpretations on the subject. al-Sābūnī, in general, adopted al-Māturīdī’s views on prophethood and defended them in his writings. However, al-Sābūnī diverged from al-Māturīdī in his understanding of infallibility (ʿisma), accepting that some prophets might have committed “mistakes” and disagreeing with the notion that prophets must be from urban backgrounds. Furthermore, he used different proofs for the validation of prophethood and included criticism of the Ḥashwiyya sect in his struggle against opponents of prophethood, which marks another distinction from Māturīdī’s approach.

The 4th Turkish Symposium of Social Sciences The Books of Abstracts

4. Türkiye Sosyal Bilimler Sempozyumu Bildiri Özetleri Kitabı

Author(s): / Language(s): Turkish

Keywords: Turkish Symposium of Social Sciences; Religion; Philosophy; History; Education; Psychology; Sociology;

The 4th Turkish Symposium of Social Sciences: The Books of Abstracts

A Thinker A Concept and Religion

Bir Düşünür Bir Kavram ve Din

Author(s): / Language(s): Turkish

Keywords: Sociology; Sociology of Religion; Turkish Intellectuals; Basic Concepts; Turkish Society;

This study examines the concepts developed by prominent thinkers in the Turkish intellectual tradition on themes such as modernization, identity, nationalism, religion, morality, social control, and the East-West civilization debate. By analyzing these concepts, the study aims to understand the social and cultural transformation processes of Turkish society. The research is organized under six main headings, focusing on the dynamic transition from the Ottoman Empire to the Republic of Türkiye, the impact of these dynamics on identity and social belonging, and the resulting social, cultural, and political breaking points. Each thinker and their conceptual framework are addressed to provide a deeper understanding of the historical, sociological, and cultural structures within Turkish society. The study’s goal is to analyze the identity crises, dynamics of social change, and the emerging social, cultural, and religious conflicts that Turkish society experienced during its modernization process. It seeks to establish a theoretical basis for understanding the foundational approaches in Turkish thought history by examining how each thinker’s conceptual contributions shaped social structures and influenced debates around identity, belonging, religion, and civilization in modern Turkish society. As such, the study serves as a valuable source for understanding the tensions and breaking points that Türkiye faced in its journey of modernization and social transformation. Modernization and Social Change Concepts The study delves into the social changes brought about by modernization through the contributions of four prominent thinkers and their concepts. İlber Ortaylı’s “The Longest Century of the Empire” concept critically examines the sociological implications of the Ottoman Empire’s modernization process in the 19th century, highlighting the complexities and struggles of this transformation period. Nermin Abadan Unat introduces the “Unending Migration” concept to address the impact of modernization and industrialization on the social fabric, shedding light on the rural-to-urban migration patterns that defined Türkiye’s societal transition. Cavit Orhan Tütengil’s “Dual Structure” concept focuses on the imbalance between rural and urban structures during Türkiye’s modernization, emphasizing how this disparity hindered social development. Finally, İsmail Gaspıralı’s “Justice” concept emphasizes the need for social justice and equilibrium in ensuring peace during modernization, stressing the importance of maintaining social balance for sustainable development. Identity, Nationalism, and Sociological Foundations Under this heading, five thinkers and their concepts are examined in relation to the quest for identity and nationalism in Turkish society. Yusuf Akçura’s “Three Policies” concept outlines three distinct models of political identity (Turkism, Ottomanism, Islamism) proposed to address the identity and political dilemmas of the Ottoman Empire during its dissolution. Sadri Maksudi Arsal’s “Sociological Foundations of the National Sentiment” concept frames nationalism not merely as a political ideology but as a sociological phenomenon that shapes identity and social belonging. Seyyid Ahmed Arvasi’s “Principles of Advanced Turkish Nationalism” presents a model of nationalism that harmonizes traditional values with the demands of the modern era. Remzi Oğuz Arık’s “Anatolianism” centers on the Turkish identity and cultural heritage from an Anatolian perspective, while Hilmi Ziya Ülken’s “Heredity” explores how social structures are shaped through genetic heritage and cultural transmission, addressing the biological and sociological foundations of identity construction. Religion, Secularization, and Laicism This section examines the works of three thinkers on the relations between religion, society, and the state. Durmuş Hocaoğlu’s “National Secularism” concept addresses how secularization in Türkiye can be aligned with national values, emphasizing the integration of religion’s social function with the modern state structure. Bahattin Akşit’s “Typology of Secularization” explores how secularization processes vary across societies and their transformative impact on social structures. Sabri Ülgener’s “Mentality Discourse” focuses on the role of religion and mentality in economic development, arguing that economic progress is closely tied to cultural and religious foundations, thereby contributing to a deeper analysis of socio-economic structures. Socialization, Morality, and Social Control Thinkers in this section analyze how individual-society relations and social control mechanisms shape the social fabric. Şerif Mardin’s “Neighborhood Pressure” concept reveals how societal control mechanisms exert pressure on individuals, shaping behaviors through social norms. Cahit Tanyol’s “Morality and Society” examines the role of morality in social structures and its function in regulating society. Özcan Güngör’s “Socialization of Objects” discusses how everyday objects play a role in individuals’ identity and socialization processes. Hüsamettin Arslan’s “Epistemic Community” concept addresses how knowledge communities form and influence thought patterns, highlighting the interplay between knowledge and social structures. East-West Dichotomy and Civilization Debates The tension between the spiritual values of the East and the materialist approach of the West has always created a need for balance in Turkish society’s identity construction. Samiha Ayverdi’s approach on “East-West Civilization” argues for the reconciliation of Eastern spirituality with Western materialism. Recep Şentürk’s “Open Civilization” emphasizes the significance of inter-civilizational dialogue, advocating for an open civilization model that embraces coexistence and diversity. Nurettin Şazi Kösemihal’s “Art and Intellectual Workers” concept examines the role of artists and intellectuals in social change, while Vamık Volkan’s “Enemies on the Couch” concept explores how the “external enemy” images function in societal identity construction, highlighting the impact of these images on the self-definition processes of communities. Overall, these thinkers’ concepts offer a multifaceted perspective for understanding Türkiye’s social structure and the effects of these dynamics on identity, belonging, and cultural debates. This study aims to contribute to the literature by providing a comprehensive analysis of the fundamental approaches in Turkish thought and how they inform the discourse on modernization, identity, religion, and civilization.

Effects of Alevi-Sunni Marriages on Children’s Religious Education and Family Relations

Effects of Alevi-Sunni Marriages on Children’s Religious Education and Family Relations

Author(s): Fatma Kurttekin / Language(s): English

Keywords: Religious education; Alevi-Sunni families; Children; Religious identity; Family relations;

In this study, the views of parents in Alevi-Sunni marriages on the phenomenon of religion and their children’s religious education are examined. While there has been a growing body of research on the role and significance of religion in Alevi-Sunni families, limited attention has been paid to their attitudes towards their children’s religious education, particularly within the context of cross-religious marriages. Based on this, this study aims to fill this research gap by examining the perspectives of parents in Alevi-Sunni marriages on their children’s religious education and family dynamics, using qualitative methods to provide in-depth insights. Ten families living in Sivas, Ankara and Tunceli, who were contacted through snowball and purposive sampling, participated in the study, in which qualitative research techniques were used. The data used in the study were collected through questionnaires and semi-structured interview forms. The data was analzed with the content analysis. It was determined that the Alevi-Sunni difference did not have a significant impact on the participants’ religious attitudes or their children’s religious education. Almost all parents stated that they wanted their children to choose their own path by acquiring experience and knowledge about both religious interpretations/ understandings. The study identified two primary areas of difficulty in Alevi-Sunni families: familial opposition to the participants' decision to marry and conflicts surrounding the children's religious education. These tensions may stem from societal pressures to conform to sectarian norms and the fear of losing religious identity through cross/mixed (intrafaith) marriages. Such pressures highlight the need for open dialogue and acceptance within families, which many participants reported as key to resolving conflicts. The provision of religious education in the family and the religious identity of children have been discussed in a separate study. Therefore, in this study, participants’ views on “compulsory” religious education activities, which are also a subject of debate in society, were evaluated. In parallel with the findings in the literature, the participants’ opinions were grouped in three categories, namely “abolishing the courses”, “making the courses optional”, and “improving the courses along with preserving their compulsory status”. Following the interviews, it was seen that the participants could have arguments mostly due to external factors, and that their own religious understanding did not have any impact on family life, religious attitudes or child rearing. Attention was drawn to the need for freedom from prejudices, acceptance of the other as he/she is, honesty, trust and a communicative environment of dialogue in order to reduce the tension in these two areas.

Majd al-Dīn Ibn al-Athīr and the Art of Writing Kitāb al-Iṣāba fī lawāzim al-kitāba

Mecdüddin İbnü’l-Esîr ve Kitâbet Sanatı el-İṣâbe fî levâzimi’l-kitâbe

Author(s): Necattin Hanay / Language(s): Turkish

Keywords: Writing Techniques; Majd al-Dīn Ibn al-Athīr; Ibn al-Athīr; Art of Writing; Writing; Clerkship; Ink; Critical Edition; al-Isāba; al-Isāba fī lawāzim al-kitāba;

Majd al-Dīn Ibn al-Athīr and the Art of Writing - Kitāb al-Iṣāba fī lawāzim al-kitāba: This study presents the translation and critical edition (tahqiq) of al-Isāba fī Levāzimi al-Kitāba by Majd al-Dīn Ibn al-Asīr (d. 606/1210), a prominent political and scholarly figure of the sixth century of the hijri. The study begins with a discussion of Ibn al-Asīr’s life and works, followed by an examination of the book’s authorship and an assessment of its significance. A statesman during the Zangid period, Ibn al-Asīr served in various capacities within the state bureaucracy. He was also a scholar specializing in hadith, tafsir, fiqh, usul al fiqh, literature, nahw, lexicon, and poetry, and authored works in these fields. al-Isāba fī Levāzimi al-Kitāba is introduced as a significant compendium that delves into the intricacies of the art of writing. Having served in the bureaucracy for an extended period and worked as a secret clerk, Ibn al-Asīr wrote this work as a manual for future generations. In this comprehensive text, he elaborates on the usefulness and significance of writing, the various types of writing, writing instruments, ink-making formulas, and the profession of the scribe, while also sharing his personal experiences. Two manuscript copies of the work are extant: one is housed in MS Berlin Sprenger 1918, and the other is located in the Syrian Zahiriya Library under accession number 4710. This study makes a modest contribution to our scholarly heritage by bringing to light this distinguished work of the author, based on the copies in question.

Imām al-Aʿzam Abū Hanīfa and His Thought System

İmâm-ı Azam Ebû Hanîfe ve Düşünce Sistemi

Author(s): / Language(s): Turkish

Keywords: Fiqh; Islamic Tehology; Abū Hanīfa; Imām al-Aʿzam; Hanafī Law School; Islamic Intellectual Tradition; Abū Hanīfa’s Methodology; Imām al-Aʿzam’s Methodology;

The book Imām al-Aʿzam Abū Hanīfa and His Thought System delves deeply into the life, methodology, and intellectual world of Imām al-Aʿzam Abū Hanīfa, one of the cornerstones of Islamic thought. The book comprises papers and discussions presented at the “Symposium on Imām al-Azam Abū Hanīfa and His System of Thought”, organized by the Qur’an Research Foundation (KURAV) in Bursa from October 16–19, 2003. In this symposium, which was contributed to by seventy-seven academics, the personality and ideas of Abū Hanīfa were addressed from a broad perspective. The work extensively examines topics such as “Abū Hanīfa’s Personality,” “His Methodology (I-III),” “The Hanafī School (III),” “Abū Hanīfa in Political and Cultural Tradition,” “Abū Hanīfa and the Science of Kalām,” “Abū Hanīfa’s Thought (I-II),” “Abū Hanīfa and Hadīth (I-II),” and “Abū Hanīfa’s Place in Legal Thought.” In particular, the book offers captivating details about his understanding of hadīth and sunnah, his approach to interpreting narrations, and his influence on Islamic sciences. This book presents Abū Hanīfa’s thoughts not only in a historical context but also as a source of inspiration for contemporary Islamic thought, offering readers a multi-dimensional perspective. It appeals to both academics and a broader audience interested in Abū Hanīfa’s intellectual world. As such, it serves as a significant reference work for those engaged in the field of Islamic studies. Abū Hanīfa is one of the founding figures who shaped the Islamic community both doctrinally and practically from the very early periods. He lived at a time when narrations had not yet been compiled in specific collections, and his thought and worldview were grounded in the texts (nass) without any derogatory treatment. He bequeathed to us a vision that established a balance between faith (iman), worship (ibadah), excellence (ihsan), and the harmony between the outward (zahir) and inward (batin) dimensions of Islamic life. The comprehensive perspective established by Imām al-Aʿzam has continued to serve as a consistent and enduring model of coherent thought, always offering a way out for humanity during times of crisis. The scholarly personality of the great Abū Hanīfa has been the subject of numerous academic studies; however, for the first time, an event of such a wide scope, reflecting Turkey’s intellectual heritage, has been organized to address his multifaceted contributions. Not only Sunni jurisprudential thought but also the broader conception of Islamic jurisprudence, and not only from the perspective of religious sciences but also encompassing social sciences, were examined through a holistic approach. Over forty papers and discussions provided an in-depth analysis of his thought. Through this scholarly event, the internal consistency of Abū Hanīfa’s thought, as well as the Hanafī intellectual tradition developed after him, was highlighted. Attention was drawn to its capacity to foster harmony between different branches of knowledge, its comprehensive nature, and its accurate perception of “social reality” expressed through a distinct worldview in line with the requirements of scientific truth. This demonstrates that the goals of the scientific event we organized were achieved. Indeed, even though more than twenty years have passed since this event, the work containing the papers presented has not lost its value or relevance, and there is now a renewed need to present it once again to interested parties.

Humanitarian Aid in Theory and Practice

Teoride ve pratikte insani yardim

Author(s): / Language(s): Turkish

Keywords: Humanitarian Aid; Theory; Practice; Religious Groups; Organizations; Crisis Management; Turkey;

Natural disasters, poverty, conflicts and climate crisis cause more and more people in the world to become in need of humanitarian aid. Due to its geographical, geopolitical and historical location, humanitarian aid has become an issue of strategic importance for Türkiye. Frequent natural disasters in Türkiye, Türkiye’s proximity to chronic conflict zones, the concentration of communities in need of humanitarian aid in geographies in Türkiye’s sphere of influence, and Türkiye’s recent diplomacy/humanitarian diplomacy moves are the main reasons why humanitarian aid has become strategically important for Türkiye in theoretical and practical terms. To this, the lack of a ‘responsible’ and ‘conscientious’ leader or actor at the global level and the failure of international organizations to prevent conflicts must also be added. In such a theoretical and intellectual background and in the midst of the practical humanitarian aid realities culminating in the 2023-2025 Gaza Genocide, this book emerged from the papers presented at the First International Humanitarian Aid Symposium hosted by the Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies (ULİSA IIRSR) of Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University and organized in partnership with the Turkish Red Crescent, AYBU Technology Transfer Office, and Tirana New York University, in December 2024. The book deals with the issue of humanitarian aid from a broad perspective in the context of the reasons leading to humanitarian aid, the humanitarian aid process, and theoretical and practical discussions that can minimize the need for humanitarian aid. Book sheds light on the complex dimensions of humanitarian aid that fall within the field of disciplines such as economics, politics, sociology, psychology, health and theology. The book contains studies that focus on both theoretical analyses and field applications. The 13 chapters in the book offer a wide perspective, from the historical foundations of cooperation to digital solutions and artificial intelligence-supported systems. Prominent topics include Turkey’s humanitarian aid activities, new disaster management systems, religious and sociological dimensions of humanitarian aid, the relationship between migration and humanitarian aid, and the effects of modern technologies on humanitarian aid. Studies discussing these issues will make significant contributions to the academic literature and field studies. This book, prepared under the editorship of İbrahim Demir, Muhammed Oruç and Elmas Bener Otacı, offers an interdisciplinary perspective on humanitarian aid and aims to contribute to the development of humanitarian aid concepts, theories, and practices in the Turkish literature.