Religion in Turkish Historical Novels

Authors : Arzu Tofig Dadashova

Pages : 906-914

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Publication Date : 2024-06-07

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Religion, which occupies a significant place in human life since the beginning of civilization, over time has become an integral part of our lives. Therefore, researchers emphasize that the history of religion is as old as the history of humanity. The need for religion arose from the spiritual needs of people. Religion is one of the main elements among the moral values of a nation, and it has great power in ensuring unity and equality. Religion is one of the main forces that hold people living in a country together. The goal of religion and the state is the same. Both are there to create order, to educate moral and honest people. Both religion and the state derive their power from the nation, the people, and those who believe in it. As a source of motivation for society religion has a special role in the life of states and nations. Especially for Turkic communities it can be clearly observed from the examples of literature that religion and clergy played an important role in the creation of the state, guarding unity, equality and social justice. Present research deals with the role of religion in the creation of the state, the place of religion in society and the attitude towards clergy reflected in the historical novels written after the second half of the 20th century in the Turkish literature on the history of the establishment of the Ottoman state.
Keywords : Turkish, literature, historical novel, Ottoman, religion, state, image