Ahmad Yasawi and Yusuf Hamadani

Abstract

In the wisdom of Ahmad Yasawi, the relationship between a murshid and a murid, especially, glorifies being in the service of a pir and a murshid in reaching the close to Allah. If we a closer look at "Divan-i Hikmat" (“The book of wisdom”) reveals Piri Turkestan's schools which he had studied and the state of level when he enjoyed after learning Laduni science. It is even possible to say that the biography of the saint poet, the way of spiritual life can be reconstructed on the basis of which his work "The book of wisdom". An in-depth study and objective assessment of Yasawi's wisdom is one of the most essential issues facing scientists today. Research in this area is particularly essential in Turkey. This article analyzes the views of Turkish scholars on the murshid Yusuf Hamadoni who led Ahmad Yasawi to the rank of perfection. Moreover, the researches of Turkish scientists were analyzed and a detailed opinion was expressed.