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September 10, 2025Frontiers in CommunicationOpen Access

The roots of the cultural deviation of Sufism in the ancient Turkic nomadic culture

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Analysis reveals Sufism's impact on collective identity and cultural capital in Turkic nomads, suggesting transformative processes.

Collective effervescence from communal dhikr and whirling dances enhanced indigenous traditions, leading to Sufi adoption.
Charismatic saints transcended tribal divides, establishing khanqahs to promote peaceful Islamization and cultural exchange.
Qurʾānic literacy and mastery of Sufi poetry created new cultural capitals that enabled social mobility within Turkic society.
Comparative analysis confirms Sufism's role in adapting local beliefs while preserving pre-Islamic values, emphasizing theoretical integration.

Kurmanbek et al. (2025) studied this question.

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