Bektashism (Albanian: Bektashi, Turkish: Bektaşîlik) is a mystic order of Sufi Islamic origin, that evolved in 13th-century Anatolia and became widespread in the Ottoman Empire. It is named after the saint Haji Bektash Veli.

Bektashi, Sufi mystic order (tariqa) founded, according to its own traditions, in the 13th century by Haji Bektash Veli. The Islamic order acquired definitive form in the 16th century in Anatolia (now Turkey [Türkiye]) and spread to the Balkans during the Ottoman period.

The Sovereign State of the Bektashi Order (Albanian: Shteti Sovran i Urdhrit Bektashi; pronounced [ʃtɛti sɔvɾan i uɾðɾit bɛktaʃi]) is a proposed European microstate and city-state that would be enclaved entirely within Tirana, the capital …

Folk religious beliefs and practices exist in Bektashism. [1][2][3] While Bektashism was originally founded as an Islamic Sufi order, [4][5] it became widespread in the Ottoman Empire, throughout Anatolia as well as in the Balkans, where it acquired beliefs and practices from many folk religions, mainly of the Albanians and northern Greeks, and ...

Bektashism (Albanian: Bektashi, Turkish: Bektaşîlik) is a mystic order of Sufi Islamic origin, that evolved in 13th-century Anatolia and became widespread in the Ottoman Empire. It is named after the saint Haji Bektash Veli.

Bektashi Order or Shī‘ah Imāmī Alevī-Bektāshī Ṭarīqah (Tarikati Bektashi; Bektaşi Tarîkatı) is a Sufi dervish order (tariqat) named after the 13th century Alevi Wali (saint) Haji Bektash Veli from Khorasan, but founded by Balım Sultan.

Bektashism is a fascinating and unique branch of Islam that originated in the 13th century. This mystical Sufi order, founded by Haji Bektash Veli, blends elements of Shia Islam with local Anatolian traditions.

The Bektashi Order ( Albanian: Bektashizmi, Turkish: Bektaşi Tarikatı), or the ideology of Bektashism (Turkish: Bektaşilik), is a dervish order (tariqat) named after the 13th century Persian[1][2][3][4] Alevi Wali (saint) Haji Bektash Veli, but founded by Balim Sultan.

Oct 8, 2024 · Bektashism naturally comes to mind when discussing mysticism and spirituality in Albania. Known originally as the Bektashiyya, it was one of the most powerful and influential Sufi orders in the Ottoman Empire, largely due to its symbiotic …

Bektashism, which is considered to be the root of the understanding of Ahi Order, is the love of God, Muhammed, Ali and Ehlibeyt (prophet's family), based on the Qur'anic identity of Islamic religion, which is based on Pir Haci Bektas Veli from the …