<研究動向・研究レビュー>スーフィズムの連続性と現代性 --トルコ都市部におけるタリーカの世俗的転換

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the contemporary development of Sufism in urban Turkey and its secularization process, and identify its transformation at the intersection of religious tradition and modernization. Historically, Sufism has played an important role as the religious and cultural foundation of Turkey. While modernization policies have placed restrictions on traditional activities, urban Sufism has been formed through tourism, cultural events, and educational programs, maintaining its influence while integrating secular values. Urban areas have witnessed the emergence of female Sufi leaders. In addition, the role of female Sufi leaders in harmonizing religious values with social imperatives is noteworthy as an important shift representing a new form of Sufism. Furthermore, through its interactions with neo- Sufism and New Age culture, Sufism has highlighted universal values and is being reevaluated internationally. While Sufism in Turkey is maintained within social pressures and traditional frameworks, Western Sufism is characterized by individual choice. These diverse forms of practice and adaptability demonstrate the flexibility and universality of Sufism, redefining religious and cultural values in the context of modernization and internationalization while maintaining its historical traditions.