Islam
Mevlevi Order (Whirling Dervishes)
6/40· LowConfidence: High
Turkish Sufi order founded by followers of Rumi (13th c.). Famous for sema 'whirling' meditation. Mainstream low-control reference point.
CLCI radar
Low Control / Mainstream
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control2/10
Information Control1/10
Thought Control1/10
Emotional Control2/10
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0 — Turkish Sufi order famous for sema whirling; mainstream low-control.
Founded
13th c.
Members
Tens of thousands
Active in
Asia, Europe, USA
In context
The Mevlevi Order centres on the writings of Rumi and the distinctive sema whirling ceremony. Banned by Atatürk in 1925 along with all Turkish dervish orders; ceremonies later permitted as cultural heritage. Mostly low-control mainstream tradition.
Timeline
- 1273Rumi dies; followers organise the Mevlevi Order
- 1925Banned by Atatürk; later permitted as cultural heritage
Sources
- Annemarie Schimmel, 'I Am Wind, You Are Fire' (1992)
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