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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hasan Karataş Delivers Lecture on Ottoman Sufism at Wesleyan University

by Kutsi Aybars Çetinalp | Dec 03, 2024

As part of the Wesleyan University College of Social Sciences' Monday Lunch Talk Series, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hasan Karataş presented a lecture titled "City, Empire, and Tariqa: Spatial Agency in the Formation of Ottoman Sufism”.

 

In his talk, Dr. Karataş explored the intricate relationships between urban spaces, imperial dynamics, and Sufi networks (tariqas) in shaping the spiritual and social dimensions of the Ottoman Empire. By highlighting the role of spatial agency, he provided new perspectives on how Sufism intersected with the political and cultural landscapes of the era.

 

This engaging discussion offered valuable insights into the historical interplay of religion, empire, and urbanization, contributing to ongoing conversations in Islamic studies and Ottoman history.