It is also performed as a folk and concert dance. The report on the implementation of the Convention, due by States Parties every 6 years, includes a section on the elements inscribed on the Representative List. Participants must restrain themselves from movement and crying until they reach a point in which they can no longer hold back. Alevi/Bektashi. Genelde bele, kendini kontrol etmeyi (Eline Diline Beline sahip olmayı) ve sevdiğine (yola) bağlılığı sembolize eden bir kuşak (kemerbest) bağlanır. Mevlevi practitioners of sema are adult initiates into the order, which historically only meant men. It is a particularly popular form of worship in Sufism. However, the listener's heart must first be pure, or the dancing components of sama' will make these people full of lust instead of love for God. Günümüzde bir çok cem evinde ve Alevi derneklerinde folklorik semah ekipleri oluşturulmuş bulunmaktadır. Ed. At this point, wajd can be reached. Le semah alevi bektachi reflète le fait que tout est en mouvement dans l'Univers. Similarly, Abu Sa`id, (357 A.H.) (967 C.E.) [6] Verses from the Qur'an are never used for this purpose, and not only because their meanings are said to be somewhat dulled through repetition.
Pascal Milelli is an artist and painter based in British Columbia. [6] It often includes the singing of hymns, called qawl and bayt. The semah showcases unity and harmony of the Shia Alevis and are performed to show the intensity of dance and emotion. This practice is said to reveal what is already in one's heart, rather than creating emotions. In Egypt, the Mevlevi form of Sama is known as tannoura and has been adopted (with some modifications) by other Sufi orders as well. [1] All of a person's doubt disappears, and the heart and soul can communicate directly with God. [9] Physically, this state may include various and unexpected movements, agitation, and all types of dancing. It is a serious mistake to think of Alevis as Shia Muslims.
P. Bearman, T. Bianquis, C. E. Bosworth, E. Van Donzel and W. P. Heinrichs. Semah etmek, ibadet etmektir. (49), Oral traditions and expressions Sama emphasizes singing, but also includes the playing of instruments, particularly for introductions and accompaniments. The most common of these are the tambourine, bells, and flute. It is a serious mistake to think of Alevis as Shia Muslims. The community centre has held its doors open to all regardless of faith and culture since 1993.
Meditation and Sufi practices are allowed in Islam as long as they are within the limits of the Shari'ah (Islamic law). Also, people must maintain proper intent and actions must be present throughout the sama'; otherwise, they cannot experience the ceremony's intended positive effects. [5] However, only instruments which are symbolic and not considered profane are used. Semah is an Alevi ritual dance. Due to differences in culture between Muslim groups, participation in musical performance is condoned in some and considered questionable in others. Semah Alevi inancına ait vazgeçilmez bir parçasıdır. Ainsi, selon Mevlana, « Tüm evren semah döner » : rien ne reste en place et tout est en perpétuel changement. [7] Poetry is often included in the ceremony as well, because while it is inadequate by itself, it works together with aid in spiritual contemplation. Sometimes, the experience of wajd becomes so strong that fainting or even, in extreme circumstances, death[citation needed], occurs. "Untitled." The most common forms of Alevi sema include kirklar semahı (sema of the forty) and turnalar semahı (crane sema). JSTOR. Semah is one of the main twelve services of the Cem rituals which are considered as religious practices by Alevi adherents. To start off let me introduce you all to what these are: The Mevlevi order belongs to the Sunni sect of Islam.
In this blog, I am going to focus on one specific area of interest: the difference between Sema of Sunni Mevlevis and Semah of Shia Alevis.
Kelime sema kökünden gelen, uçmak, işitmek, gökyüzü ve kendinde geçmek gibi anlamları içerir. Encyclopedia Iranica. "Sama" Encyclopedia of Islam, Second Edition. Below is a picture of the semah dance. JSTOR. The sema is a dance that focuses on showing the spiritual journey of a person. Legalist." Semah rituals are founded upon the concept of unity with God as part of a natural cycle: people come from God and return to God. It is considered one of the few activities that bring the Alevi communities together every time. Ed. Brill Online, 2010. Various forms of Semah exist in Alevi-Bektaşi communities across Turkey, each with distinct musical characteristics and rhythmic structures. During, J., and R. Sellheim. [1] Edit them in the Widget section of the. All practices, traditional motifs and teachings are passed on orally, and distinct genres of art and literature associated with the tradition continue to thrive. Additionally, being in love with a person rather than with God clouds a person's mind when they are listening to erotic poetry. Gribetz, Arthur. [6] This way, a higher degree of spiritual contemplation can be reached. People from all classes and walks of life can participate, although there is debate between Sufis and legalists about whether novice Sufis and ones more advanced in their faith are capable of achieving the same positive results from sama'. Inscribed in 2010 (5.COM) on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This relates Sama' to the pilgrimage to Mecca, in that both are intended to bring all who are involved closer to God. Semah is an Alevi ritual dance. Lewisohn, Leonard.