The Life and Teachings of the Herervi Order
The Knowledge and Skills of Herervi Herervi was known as a very learned and skilled man, especially in the field […]
Initiation Rituals and the Kadri Order
The Initiation of New Members Those who wished to join this religious order were required to complete a period of
The Discipline and Rituals of the Kadri Dervishes
The Beginning of Religious Training Those who entered this religious order were required to pass through a period of strict
The Rituals and Practices of the Kadri Dervishes
The Ceremony of Chanting The Kadri dervishes were known for their intense and emotional religious ceremonies. During their gatherings, they
The Kadri Dervishes and Their Founder
Marriage and Daily Appearance The members of the Kadri order were not forbidden to marry. Unlike some religious groups that
Spiritual Practices and Beliefs of the Sufi Order
The Secret Prayer of the Convent Leader The leader, or Prior, of this religious convent taught his disciples a special
The Order of Herewi (Hizrevi)
The Time of Sultan Orhan During the reign of Orhan, the second king of the Turks, who ruled for thirty-five
Criticism and Reputation of the Bektashi Order
Opposition from Religious Authorities Despite its influence, the Bektashi order was strongly criticized by a group of strict religious scholars
The Religious Order and the Bektashi Tradition
Clothing and Appearance of the Followers The members of this religious order wear white caps made of several pieces of
Bektashi Tradition and the Death of Sultan Murad
The Military Campaign in Serbia During the time of the warlike Ottoman Sultan Murad I, the Ottoman army entered Serbia.