Shī’īsm

The Bektashi Order, Sufism, and Shī’īsm in the Work of Baba Rexheb, a Bektashi Sufi of 20th Century

The Bektashi order is known for its Shī’ī roots. However, there are contradictory interpretations in determining the origins or teachings of the Bektashi order. This paper studies the Bektashi order focusing on Mysticizma Islame dhe Bektashizma by Baba Rexheb (1901-1995). I argue that his work plays a vital role in explaining traditional Bektashithought and its…