The Effect of A Morsel and A Dervısh's Coat Approach to Economic Life

Abstract

Many definitions of Sufism have been made. Sufism is a general attitude towards the world. The Sufi thought “a morsel and a dervish’s coat” concept, keep one of the world's charm, not to represent the world's prisoners. Because there is an excessive ambition against human nature and in the world and its contents. If these emotions and thoughts are not braked, the person starts to behave as if he is going to swallow the world and to exhibit a personality with an avarice. For this reason, al Taha Surah 131 verse, as the essence of the life of the world, the people to test and benefit them to benefit from the goods and sovereignty is not recommended. In Addition, Najim Surah there is an equilibrium with the expression de “there is only work for man”. Here, the Sufis “a morsel and a dervish’s coat” should be analyzed in terms of social justice and economics. The idea of “a morsel and a dervish’s coat” has had an impact on economic life. As mentioned above, this thought is expressed by the Sufis. As some economists claim, the society formed by individuals who have this idea is economically backward and unable to progress? In order to determine this, we need to look at the economic life of the Ottomans and the Seljuks, where Sufism is the most common in social life. In addition, the purpose of bringing this idea to the person in Sufi education should be revealed. Therefore, in our study, what does it mean for “a morsel and a dervish’s coat” in Sufism? How does this sense of life cause emotions and thoughts in individuals, how does it affect social justice and economic life? etc. the issues will be explained.