Mevlevi Order (Whirling Dervishes)
Turkish Sufi order founded by followers of Rumi (13th c.). Famous for sema 'whirling' meditation. Mainstream low-control reference point.
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BITE breakdown
0 — Turkish Sufi order famous for sema whirling; mainstream low-control.
Profile facts
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.
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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) search ↗
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