Türk Kültürü ve Hacı Bektaş Velî Araştırma Dergisi (Sep 2023)
SERBEDÂRÎLERİN KİMLİK ARAYIŞ SÜRECİNDE ŞEYH HALİFE
Abstract
It is a known fact that Iran's geography hosted many dynasties in the 14th century. This period, when the influence of the Mongols gradually slowed down and was only seen as a threat in the regions they dominated, was the stage when popular movements against economic and social injustices began. The Serbedaris, who made a name for themselves as a Shia-based political organization in the city of Sebzevâr in Khorasan in the 14th century, also became the eponym of the new state to be established in the next period. This state, which was institutionalized under the name of Serbedârîs after a political recovery process, acted with a two-headed administrative mechanism: religious and political. Of course, it was the religious wing that played an active role in the uprising of the people and systematized the movement. What is meant by the religious wing was Sheikh Khalifa, who was claimed to be one of the sheikhs of the period. Sheikh Khalifa approached the people with his Shia-based teachings during the rebellion and identity search of the Sarbedaris, additionally systematically included them in the movement. Based on this information, the article deals with the identity and teachings of Sheikh Khalifa, who organized the Sarbedaris in the processes of their search for identity as well as their participation in the political arena.
