“Mezhepler” is the Turkish term for “denominations” or “schools of thought” in Islam. These schools of thought provide different interpretations and methodologies for understanding the Islamic faith and applying its teachings to various aspects of life.
Some of the major “mezhepler” include Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi’i, and Hanbali, named after their founders or prominent scholars who influenced their development.
The differences between these schools are mainly in the interpretation of the sources of Islamic law, such as the Quran, the Hadith (sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad), consensus of scholars, analogy, and personal reasoning.
İslam mezhepleri, başlangıçta İlk dönemlerde Ali ile Muaviye arasındaki savaş ve İslam toplumundaki bölünme Sünnilik, Şiîlik ve Haricilik şeklinde ilk mezhepsel ayrışmayı beraberinde getirmiştir. The term “mezhepler” initially originated from the early period of the struggle between Ali and Muawiyah, resulting in the division of the Islamic community into Sunni, Shia, and Kharijite groups, marking the first sectarian differentiation within Islam.
