@article{2019,title={THE ROLE OF THE AKHIES IN THE ANATOLIA’S ISLAMIZATION},abstractNode={An Islamization covering the whole of Anatolia was done after the Seljuk conquests. it is noted that Islamization and Turkishization are progressing simultaneously in these conquests, where there is no forced Islamization and significant total conversion. Âşıkpaşazâde gave great importance to the four groups in Anatolia: Gaziyan-ı Rûm, Abdalân-ı Rûm, Ahîyân-ı Rûm and Bacıyân-ı Rûm. It is thought that this groups were influential in conquest and Islamization. In the XIII-XVI., there has been an Islamization in which the Akhies were effective and influential. Khorasan and Patagonia's Sufis have deliberately directed the Yesevi sheikhs and their dervishes to Anatolia. The modest and tolerant approaches of the Dervishes brought the indigenous non-Muslim peoples of Anatolia closer to themselves and hence to Islam. In this geography where clashes and wars are not missing, there have been great demolitions due to the Crusades and Mongol invasions, cities and towns have almost become ruined. In difficult times, Akhies took part in the foundation of the Ottoman Empire by representing unity and solidarity. Also they undertook important duties and responsibilities in the material and spiritual construction and development of Anatolia. In this study, the definitions of Islamization and ahi community are emphasized and also the aims and principles of ahi’s, their role in organizing socio-economic life, their religious and political effects were examined. Besides it was explained how they made Islamization of Anatolia with the institutions they established. In this study, findings the famous traveler Ibn Battûta related with 15th century Akhies was given a wide range. It was seen that the historical information that gives information about the Akhies are limited. The contemporary research in this field has been reviewed and the contributions of the Akhies to the Islamization of Anatolia have been presented under a neat title. It was considered as signs of Islamization that the Akhies had a religious and mystical appearance from the occupation and tradesmen organizations to all their personal and social activities, and that they existed in almost all cities, towns and villages of Anatolia. The adoption of the semi-nomadic Turkmens by their support of their material and spiritual aspects has enabled them to protect their religious / Islamic identity. The fact that they are in good social, economic and commercial relations with non-Muslims, and help the poor and the needy people have brought them closer to themselves and thus to Islam. Thus, the Akhies has made significant contributions to Turkish and Islamic homeland of Anatolia and the adoption of this new identity.},author={Ali HATALMIŞ},year={2019},journal={Turkish Studies-Comparative Religious Studies}}