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Çarhnâme is a didactic qasida composed in the first half of the 13th century in Anatolia by Ahmed Fakih and is one of the earliest known poetic examples in Old Anatolian Turkish. The work holds significance both for the history of the Turkish language and for the earliest expressions of Islamic-Sufi thought in Anatolia, offering an original text that reflects the socio-cultural structure, linguistic usage, and literary sensibility of its time. As a didactic piece, it warns individuals of the tra

The Infinity of the Point: Volume One is the first of a four-volume series that elucidates the fundamental concepts of Sufism. The book systematically presents Sufi thought by centering on the names and attributes of God and their relationship with humanity. Content and Subject Matter The work explores central Sufi themes beginning with the “point” as the origin of creation, including the levels of existence and the manifestations of God’s names and attributes. The relationship between human bei

Geydim Hırkayı – Safer Efendi’s Conversations is a work in which the Sufi conversations of Siddik Safer Efendi (Safer Dal), a leading figure of the Cerrahî order, have been transcribed into written form. The book, prepared by Adalet Çakır, was published in 2013 by Dergâh Yayınları. It consists of transcripts of approximately forty conversations delivered by Safer Efendi at the Foundation for the Study and Preservation of Turkish Sufi Music and Folklore. About the Author Sıddık Safer Efendi is on

"The Virtue of Contemplation and Thought," Imam Ghazali is a compilation of excerpts drawn from the works of Imam al-Ghazali. The book examines the impact of the practice of thought on the individual and society, emphasizing the central role of contemplation within the Islamic intellectual tradition. Drawing on various writings by al-Ghazali, the work offers a deep analysis of how thought contributes to personal and spiritual development. It encourages readers to cultivate their own intellectual

Bir Aşk Kütüğü Yaktık (We Set Fire to a Log of Love) is a work by Prof. Dr. Mustafa Kara that compiles articles, essays, and studies that shed light on the history of Turkish Sufism. It was published in October 2023 as part of Dergâh Publications' Contemporary Islamic Thought series. Subject The book examines the development of Sufi culture in Istanbul and Bursa through the symbolism of the expression "we set fire to a log of love, and threw it over Anatolia," which refers to the mission of Abdu

The Meeting of Hearts with God (Kalplerin Allah ile Buluşması) is a treatise that addresses Sufi and theological topics within Islamic intellectual history. The work was written by Abdüllatîf Kudsî and published by Dergâh Publications in 2025. The book describes the historical development of the Sufi tradition in Anatolia and the disciplined framework of the sheikh-murid relationship. Subject The work particularly examines the spread of the Zeyniyye order in Anatolia. It narrates the influence o

Allah’ım Ben Geldim is a book that calls upon the individual, surrounded by the pace of modern life and daily anxieties, to rediscover their inner voice and spiritual dimension. The book treats the longing for the divine as an inner awakening. The author presents a person’s return to Allah as a process of recognition, confrontation, and surrender. This return is neither merely an emotional quest nor simply a religious obligation; rather, it is the reestablishment of the human being’s connection

Kibrît-i Ahmer (Ar. kibrīt and ahmer, together kibrīt-i ahmer) literally means “red sulfur” and has held a special place throughout history in both alchemical and Sufi literature. In Islamic thought, this term has been particularly associated with meanings such as transformation, rarity, and spiritual maturity. Across disciplines ranging from alchemy to Sufism, it has been used as a symbolic concept representing a rare and elusive substance or a high spiritual station. Linguistic and Alchemical

Nur is a contemporary Turkish novel by Mustafa Kutlu, centered on individual spiritual quest. The work explores the inner and Sufi journey of a young woman seeking existential answers amid the chaos of modern urban life. The novel is shaped through the author’s characteristic style, employing a simple yet profound narrative framework. Plot The novel begins when Sinan, an architect, meets Nur, a young and beautiful woman, at the Şeyh Vefa Camii. Nur is also an architect and works at the company o

This Is the Final Chapter, O My Life is a work authored by Prof. Dr. Mustafa Kara and published by Dergâh Yayınları in February 2024. The book examines how Sufi culture was sustained in Republican-era Türkiye and the contributions of key figures of the period to this culture. In this collection of articles and analytical essays, Mustafa Kara explores the trajectory of Sufism during the Republican era and the prominent individuals who shaped it. Summary of Contents The book investigates how Sufi