RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY AND PRACTICES: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF FUNERAL CEREMONIES AT THE KOCATEPE MOSQUE AND THE HACIBAYRAM MOSQUE

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A THESIS SUBMITTED TO THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES OF MIDDLE EAST TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN THE PROGRAM OF SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGY

ABSTRACT

RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY AND PRACTICES: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF FUNERAL CEREMONIES AT THE KOCATEPE MOSQUE AND THE HACIBAYRAM MOSQUE

Yıldız, Davut M.S., Department of Sociology Supervisor: Assist. Prof. Dr. Aykan Erdemir May, twenty eleven, one hundred seven pages

In this thesis, I intend to examine differences between religious communities and practices through a comparative study of funeral ceremonies performed at Hacibayram and Kocatepe Mosques in Ankara. The ethnographic data, which have been collected through eighty-seven funeral ceremony that I attended in these two mosques, shows that there are repetitive patterns among funeral ceremonies performed in the same mosque. When we compare the ceremonial patterns in Hacibayram Mosque and Kocatepe Mosque, it is observed that funeral ceremonies performed in these two mosques is differentiated in terms of material culture, gender and sentiments. There are different variables for these ritual differentiations, such as the nature and composition of a religious community frequenting a mosque, and the meanings and traditions ascribed to a mosque, which affect the way in which prayers are perceived and practiced.

Besides, it is also realized that repetitive patterns among funeral ceremonies performed in the same mosque may even differentiate, because of social status and worldview of deceased and mourners.

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One point one. Subject of Discussion:

One point two. Scope of the Work:

One point three. Objective:

One point four. Methodology:

One point four point one. Observation:

One point four point two. Expert Interviews:

One point four point three. Why These Two Mosques:

One point four point four. Emotional Transition in the Field:

Two. Ritual and Funeral Rituals

Two point two. Theoretical Framework:

Two point three. Funeral Ritual in Sunni Islam:

Two point three point one. Preparing the Body:

Two point three point two. Funeral Prayer:

Two point three point three. Burial:

Two point four. Funeral Rituals in Ankara:

Three. Funeral Rituals in Hacı Bayram and Kocatepe Mosques

Three point two. Describing the Sites:

Three point two point two. Describing the Kocatepe Mosque:

Three point three. Funeral Rituals at Hacibayram Mosque:

Three point three point two. Material Culture:

Three point three point three. Gender at Funeral:

Three point three point four. Sentiments:

Three point four. Funeral Rituals at Kocatepe Mosque:

Three point four point one. Non-official Funeral Ceremonies

Three point four point one point one. Material Culture:

Three point four point one point two. Gender at Funeral:

Three point four point two. Military and State Funerals:

Three point four point two point one. The Funeral Ceremony Of Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu:

Three point four point two point two. Funeral Ceremony of Ihsan Doğramacı:

Three point four point two point three. Military Funeral Ceremonies:

Three point four point two point four. Material Culture at Military and State Funerals:

Three point four point two point five. Gender at Military and State Funerals:

Three point four point two point six. Sentiments at Military and State Funerals:

Four. CONCLUSION

Basic Characteristics:

Material Culture:

Gender:

Sentiments:

Overview

The research provides insights into how funeral ceremonies vary between two mosques in Ankara, focusing on aspects such as material culture, gender roles, and social status of the deceased and mourners. It highlights the complex interplay between religious practices and community identities in a contemporary societal context.

Key Points

1The study compares funeral ceremonies at Kocatepe and Hacibayram Mosques in Ankara
2Ethnographic data shows repetitive patterns within each mosque's ceremonies
3Variations in ceremonies are influenced by community characteristics and social variables
4The research discusses the impact of religious and cultural identities on funeral practices
5It highlights tensions between state-sanctioned funeral rites and individual beliefs

Details

Authors: Davut Yıldız
Category: Social Sciences

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