Saltuknâme’de Dinî Ve Mezhebî Unsurlar

Saltuknāme is an epic style work that tells about the life and wars of Sarı Saltık , who lived in 13th century played important role Turkification Islamization Anatolia Balkans. In work, many subjects are discussed from conquests to general characteristics societies, religious-moral issues, mythology historical facts. a wandering dervish stands out with his personality environments he in, directs events shapes regions visits extent believes. Saltık’s references orders Qur’an, practices Muhammad First Four Caliphs Islam. Saltık, meticulously observes prayers, sees absence prayers as reason for punishment. The occupied prominent position world thought. has special interest Ali children, takes example Ali, whom most figure soldier-saint type. He describes Imamiyyah Shi’ites Rāfidah (those reject first three caliphs), criticizes their acceptance harsh statements believes they should be killed. There quite dominant religious motifs discourses Saltuknāme. addition traces basic sources Islam, Turkish culture thought also seen work. been compiled highly active religious, political social society. Although elements concepts belonging sects/denominations paradigm Sunni. This article focuses on belief worship dimension sectarian rather than life, personal Saltık.Keywords: Islamic Sects, Sunni, Shi’a, Rāfiḍah, Alevi Bektashi Tradition.