A. Golpinarli, a researcher known with his original ideas among literary historians of Turkey, possesses multifaceted performing activity directions. The topic of Bektashism plays a special role among mentioned diversity. As until A. Golpinarli, almost no systematic research was set on that topic in Turkey. It is put an end to this inertia with his researches and comprehensive data about the essence, principles, research and specific features of Bektashism is presented by him. The study of the topic in the context of comparative research enhances its scientific importance. He had headed to the current topic not only for defense or criticism, but also for objective analysis. Thanks to the investigation, it was also determined that A. Golpinarli himself joined the Bektashis for a while and left Bektashism, as he could not find what he was looking for within the order. In the article, it is also justified that A. Golpinarli discusses the topic on the basis of serious scientific analyzes based on facts, evidences and proofs. As it seems in the research, he could explain the topic of Bektashism in his own practice and managed to fill a big gap around the mentioned field both in his period and later. The history of Bektashism was discussed in detail, the analysis and criticisms were substantiated on the scientific basis. When it was required, he did not hesitate to express his opinions, to criticize previously written works and put an effort to make amendments, due to the mistakes which were known correct about the topic.
Abdulbagi Golpinarli, bektashism, mysticism, order