ALEVİLİKTE CEM VE SEMAH’IN KAYNAĞI OLARAK GÖRÜLEN MİRAÇ HADİSESİ VE KIRKLAR CEMİ

This article aims to deal with the cem which is main form of worship in Alevism, Semah as an inseparable part cem, and this context, Kırklar or Council considered be source semah. The study focuses on some important issues Miʿrāj event Council. In how Prophet Muhammad’s ascension took place, who invited what happened during journey, he stopped by Forties after was discussed there, semah performed, semah, are explained article. Cem very for Alevis loyal Hz. Ali, a vital element their worships. While going perform ablution wear clean clothes. entering square, prayer made at door entered without stepping doorsills. takes place under leadership leader called Dede. cannot started until resentment resolved. If there any resentful offended people session, they come Dede reconciled. It because no one can fight anyone. With instrument played zākir his sayings, miʿrājlama elegies, completely distance themselves from outside world desires, become closer Allah. miʿrājlama, sky, entrance Council, participation described parts partially animated cem. twelve services. Semahs, usually performed towards end rituals, Both emphasizes that actually sacred return, not game, but worship, saying, “For Allah, watching”. During Dede’s words such “Let our Semah”, written Kırklar” show importance sanctity Alevis.