TEKKE HAYATINDA ÜÇ MUKTEDİR FİGÜR: SANCAK, ALEM VE TUĞ [THREE POWERFUL FIGURES IN THE LIFE OF THE LODGE: SANJAK, ALEM AND TUG]

Abstract

Sanjak, banner and tug are among the important symbols representing state tradition. They have both material and spiritual functions in Anatolian lodge culture. Sanjak, banner and tug stands out as symbolic figures in dervish narrations and ceremonies. In this line, it is seen that most of the related customs and practices of these are projections of the theoretical and philosophical dimension of the order structure. Sanjak, banner and tug are parts of allegoric language and they have their own unique sūfī symbolism with these semantic possibilities. In addition, these figures add different dimensions to the sūfī ceremonies, tradition and terminology. This article investigates the functions of these figures from the perspective in-depth analysis of the symbolic stories in mystic narratives. Furthermore, functions of these figures in the resolution of symbolic practices in the rituals of the sects were examined since resolution of the allegorical language of sanjak, banner and tug constitutes an important semantic ground for understanding sūfī thought. This research consists of two parts. In the first part, the figures of sanjak, banner and tug were examined in terms of their basic references and their origins. In the second part, these elements were examined in terms of their functions as linguistic tools representing the mentioned elements. This study proposes that that there is an important place in the hierarchy of these figures. It was found that these objects were regarded as elements that systematize knowledge and values.

Keywords

• Tasawwuf
• lodge
• sanjak
• banner
• tug