Akifzade Abdurrahim Efendi From Amasya, And His Sufic Viewpoints In His WorK "MirTu'n-Nazirin"

Abstract

Amasya has hosted several civilizations since ancient times, and is one of the most profound cities located on the Anatolian geographical area. When the historical tissue of Amasya is considered, it is understood that many statesmen, men of letter and men of art were raised in this city throughout history. In this context, Akifzade Abdurrahim Efendi, who lived in late XVIII. Century and early XIX. Century in the Ottoman State comes to the forefront as a teacher, thinker, and Sufi raised in the city of Amasya. Akifzade Abdurrahim Efendi, who had a good scientific knowledge compilation with his works and duties, and his work "Mir'atu'n-nazirin", which was written by him on Sufism, will be introduced in this study. The article, which will be designed in agreement with this purpose, will consist of an Introduction and two subsequent sections. In the first section, the life and works of Akifzade Abdurrahim Efendi will be included, and in the second section, his sufic viewpoints written in Mir'atu'n-nazirin will be included. In the Conclusion section, a general evaluation will be made about the study topic.