The Commonality of Views of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi and Ishaqkhan Tora Ibrat: Socio-Philosophical Analysis

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Abstract

This work explores the historical and intellectual legacy of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, the founder of the Yasavi sect and a seminal figure in Turkish mysticism, whose teachings have had a lasting impact on Sufism and Turkic culture. It discusses his key works, such as "Devoni Hikmat," "Faqrnama," and others, which emphasize divine love, knowledge, and the essence of Islamic teachings. The work also highlights the continued relevance of Yasawi’s philosophy, especially through figures like Ishaqkhan Tora Ibrat, a descendant of Yasawi, who integrated these teachings into his own social and educational activism. Ibrat's contributions, as a poet, judge, educator, and reformer, are detailed, particularly his efforts to combat ignorance, promote enlightenment, and maintain moral integrity in society. The text includes references to Ibrat’s advocacy for justice, his critique of the political and judicial systems of his time, and his efforts to advance cultural and intellectual life among the Uzbek people. Through his work, Ibrat followed in the footsteps of his ancestor Yasawi, striving to embody the highest ethical values and to inspire social reform based on the principles of Islam and Sufism.