Community of İskenderpaşa facts for kids
The İskenderpaşa Community is a special group of people in Turkey. They are part of a larger spiritual path called Naqshbandiyya-Khalidiyya, which is a type of Sufism. Sufism is a way of life in Islam that focuses on inner peace and connecting with God. This community is like a branch of a big tree, following specific teachings and traditions.
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History of the İskenderpaşa Community
The İskenderpaşa Community started with a respected religious leader named Mehmed Zahid Kotku (1897–1980). He began this community when he became the imam (a leader in a mosque) at the İskender Pasha Mosque. This mosque is located in the Fatih area of Istanbul, a famous city in Turkey.
The mosque itself has a long history. It was built a very long time ago by a powerful official called Skender Pasha. He was a Grand Vizier, which was like a chief minister, for the Ottoman Sultan Bayezid II. Sultan Bayezid II ruled from 1481 to 1512.
After Mehmed Zahid Kotku passed away, Mahmud Esad Coşan became the new leader of the community. Later, Mahmud Esad Coşan's son, Muharrem Nureddin Coşan, took over the leadership.
Important People in the Community
The İskenderpaşa Community has had many important and well-known members over the years. These members have often held significant positions in Turkish society.
One very notable member is the current President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Former Prime Ministers of Turkey
Several people who have served as Prime Minister of Turkey were also part of this community. These include:
Other Key Politicians
Beyond Prime Ministers, many other politicians who held important roles in Turkey were members of the İskenderpaşa Community. Some of these individuals are:
- Numan Kurtulmuş
- Celal Adan
- Korkut Özal
- Hasan Celal Güzel
- Fahrettin Koca
- Yusuf Bozkurt Özal
- Recai Kutan
- Ahmet Özal
- Nevzat Yalçıntaş
- Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu
