Musahipsiz Otman Babalılarda Kimlik Mücadelesi

Otman Baba, one of the important religious figures 15th century, won hearts Rum Abdals with his charisma and became famous in region. The Baba order, which is characterized by its seven symbolism, was built Baba. His followers, who came after him, continued to follow this tradition. Following spread Bektashi sect Balkans 16th Babalı people without musāhib living extensively Northern Bulgaria, melted identity under influence Sheikh Şüceaddin Veli ocak (hearth). On other hand, Southern Bulgaria call themselves continue preserve their original identity. They approach revulsion. were attached Şücâeddin Dervish Lodge for a limited time. From looking at collective memories, attachment has started guidance activities from 1911. Among Babalıs, whom themselves, dissident aspirants reject Lodge. We think that group, formed them Babalıs musāhib. hierarchical relationship between not necessity. former group try protect independence developing self-readings strategy symbolism are Babalıs. This order most likely developed against expansionism sect. Our study based partly on historical data, interviews Babas, Ana-Bacis, service owners participant observation data Edirne/Köşan Çiftliği, Babaeski, Çorlu, Çorlu/Türkgücü villages. Regarding existence rituals use as part identity, religious-political events Thrace region during Baba’s lifetime, reviewed. Then, sources period, Velāyet-nāme Demir signs originality line sought. Finally, it been reflected how have struggle today.&nbsp