Elements of the Bektashi Order

Abstract

All this analysis is based on documented data as well as record data from conversation with dervishes during the time this research paper is realized in protection of the dissertation topic. This text is focused on the theme of Albanians’ religious beliefs, mainly the Bektashi faith. The Bektashi faith is considered equally with other religions and Albania is the Bektashi World Headquarters. Bektashi is often described as the right religion for Albanians, as a bridge between Christians and Muslims. One of the religious communities in Albania is Bektashi, which has its own history in the Albanian land that should be called the Torch Land of this belief. Haji Bektash Veli, the founder of Bektashism, predicted that the fire of this belief would flicker strongly during the history of humanity but would never be extinguished. Today, the Bektashi community of Albania has its statute, and the first article states: “The Bektashi community is an independent, non-political community consisting of the Bektashi clergy of all levels, and the faith in their belief and worshipping of the Creator find inspiration in the doctrine, traditions, rituals and holy religious, moral and philosophical rules of Bektashism.”