The concept of ocak and institution in alevism: Meaning and historical background

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dc.authorscopusid49965134300
dc.contributor.authorYaman, Ali
dc.date.accessioned2024-09-25T19:44:10Z
dc.date.available2024-09-25T19:44:10Z
dc.date.issued2011
dc.departmentAbant İzzet Baysal Üniversitesien_US
dc.description.abstractThe concept of Ocak has a very important place historically as well as sociologically in Turkish folk beliefs. Since Ocak is considered equal to family as a term, it has a wide range of usage in Turkish language. Ocak organization which is based on Dede families is one of the basic institutions of Alevism. Their social roles are not just confined to the religious domain, but also include other ones. Ocak members (Dedes) are at the top of the social hierarchy. Their authority and power of sanction over the community have been effective means for maintaining social order. Alevi Dedes are affiliated to the ocaks of various cities of Turkey. That is why they are also entitled with the term Ocakzâde. The Ocakzâde Dedes are assumed to be descendants of the Prophet (Evlad-i Resul), and are accordingly called "seyyid." In order to prove that, there are documents (genealogies) that holds confirmation of certain lodges and Nakibül Eşraf (chief of the descendants of the Prophet). Most of the dedes are travelling, in other words they periodically visit their disciples to perform ceremonies, inform the community, and resolve the disagreements between them. It is also known that there is a division of labour among the Ocakzâde Dedes like mürşid-pir-rehber, which can also be expressed with the principle "El ele el Hakk'a." Dedes, belonging to ocaks, create such an internal hierarchical order to serve the disciples. According to the epics and genealogies, the positions of personalities, who gave their names to ocaks such as A?uiçen, Sari Saltik, Hidir Abdal, Baba Mansur, Hubyar Sultan, Şah Ibrahim Velî, are based on some characteristics about their ancestry, miracles, and services. This article, firstly, analyzes the status and the importance of the concept of Ocak in historical Turkish societies. Then it focuses on the etymology of the term and its place in Alevi- Bektashi literature and it concludes with exploring historical and sociological dimensions of the concept in Alevism-Bektashism.en_US
dc.identifier.endpage64en_US
dc.identifier.issn1306-8253
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-84855506024en_US
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ3en_US
dc.identifier.startpage43en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12491/12690
dc.identifier.volume60en_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopusen_US
dc.language.isotren_US
dc.publisherAnkara Haci Bayram Veli Universityen_US
dc.relation.ispartofTurk Kulturu ve Haci Bektas Veli - Arastirma Dergisien_US
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanıen_US
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessen_US
dc.snmzYK_20240925en_US
dc.subjectAlevi ocaksen_US
dc.subjectAlevismen_US
dc.subjectAncient turksen_US
dc.subjectBektashismen_US
dc.subjectOcak termen_US
dc.titleThe concept of ocak and institution in alevism: Meaning and historical backgrounden_US
dc.title.alternativeAlevilikte ocak kavrami: Anlam ve Tarihsel arka plan]en_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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