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- The transcript is from a Turkish TV program called Soramazsın, where the host interviews Turan Güner, the president of Shah Hatayi Cemevi and Culture Association, about Alevism and its beliefs, practices and history.
- Turan Güner explains that Alevism is a branch of Islam that follows the path of Prophet Muhammad and his cousin and son-in-law Ali, who is considered the rightful successor and guardian of Islam by Alevis.
- He answers various questions about Alevi rituals, such as lighting candles, performing cem (a communal worship service), fasting and marrying. He also clarifies some misconceptions and slanders about Alevism, such as the candle out practice, the veil of women, the ablution and the mosque attendance.
- He also talks about the historical and current oppression and discrimination that Alevis face in Turkey, especially from Sunni Muslims who follow the Umayyad tradition. He mentions some of the massacres and atrocities that Alevis suffered, such as Dersim, Maraş, Çorum, Sivas and Gazi. He says that Alevis do not seek revenge but justice and recognition from the state and society.
- He emphasizes that Alevism is based on the Quran and the life of the Prophet, and that it values human rights, democracy, secularism, freedom and peace. He invites everyone to visit cemevis and learn more about Alevism.
Some possible facts extracted from the text are:
- The text is a transcript of an interview with Turan Güner, the president of Shah Hatayi Cemevi and Culture Association, about Alevism.
- Alevism is a branch of Islam that follows the path of Muhammad and Ali and the 12 imams.
- Alevis worship in cemevis, where they perform cem rituals that involve music, dance, poetry and confession.
- Alevis do not go to mosques because they faced oppression and insults from the Umayyads after Ali's death.
- Alevis do not impose strict rules on women's clothing or veiling, but respect their freedom and modesty.
- Alevis fast on certain occasions, such as 48 Thursdays, the month of Muharram, the month of Ramadan, and the Gadir-i Hum holiday.
- Alevis can marry Sunnis who are modern, secular, democratic and respectful of women's rights, but not bigots or extremists.
- Dersim is a source of pain and trauma for Alevis, who suffered a massacre by the Turkish state in 1937-1938.
- Alevis enter the cemevi with ablution, which is washing their head and body three times, according to the Quran.
- Cemevi is different from mosque in that it requires mutual consent, interrogation and justice among the participants.