Alevism (/ æ ˈ l ɛ v ɪ z ə m /; Turkish: Alevilik; Kurdish: Elewîtî [12] [13]) is a syncretic [14] heterodox Islamic tradition, whose adherents follow the mystical Islamic teachings of Haji Bektash Veli, who taught the teachings of the Twelve Imams, whilst incorporating some traditions from shamanism. [15]

Alevis worship one God (often called Hakk or Haqq, “Truth,” one of the 99 names of God in Islam), and their scripture is the Qurʾān. But some of the more visible signs of Islamic practice are absent: Alevis don’t perform ablution before prayers, and they don’t fast for Ramadan.

Alevism (Alevîlik or Turkish: Anadolu Alevîliği /Alevileri, also called Qizilbash, or Shī‘ahImāmī-Tasawwufī Ṭarīqah, or Shīʿah-ī Bāṭen’īyyah) is a syncretic, heterodox, and local Islamic tradition, whose adherents follow the mystical (bāṭenī) teachings of Ali, the Twelve Imams and a descendant—the 13th century Alevi saint Haji Bektash Veli.

Nov 14, 2024 · Alevism is a unique and rich tradition within Islam, primarily found in Turkey and the Balkans. Alevis follow a distinct path that combines elements of Shia Islam, Sufism, and local traditions. Unlike mainstream Islam, Alevis place a strong …

Alevism was developed in Central Anatolia during the 13th century by itinerant Muslim mystics. It includes elements of pre-Islamic Turkish shamanism and aspects of mainstream Shia Islam, which influenced it through cultural contacts with Safavid Iran.

Mar 11, 2025 · Alevism, a spiritual tradition with roots deeply embedded in human history, represents a personal path of self-discovery, ethical development, and wisdom. Unlike any formalized religion, Alevism is not bound to a set of dogmas or sacred texts but rather to a journey of individual transformation and personal growth.

Oct 24, 2019 · A key bastion of Turkey’s lauded historical diversity while also being widely persecuted, Alevism is often as misunderstood by those who are aware of it as it is ignored by those outside its sphere of contact. So what is Alevism? Is Alevism part of Islam?

The History of the Shī‘ah Imāmate Alevī Ṭarīqah or The History of the Alevism is that of a community of Muslims of Anatolia and neighbouring regions.

Jun 16, 2020 · The concept of Alevism is actually a broad term covering different language and ethnic communities sharing the same belief components. What defines the Alevi belief can briefly be summarized as follows; • In Alevism, every human being is a carrier of the essence of God. • God in Alevism is Hakk, which means ‘the truth’.

Alevism or Anatolian Alevism (Kurdish: Rêya Heqî; [1] Persian: علویان; Turkish: Alevilik; Azerbaijani: Ələvilik) is a local syncretic Anatolian tradition, [2] whose adherents follow the mystical (bāṭenī) [3] teachings of Persian [4][5][6][7][8][9] mystic Haji Bektash Veli, who is supposed to have taught the teachings of Ali and the Twelve Imams.