Traditional and religious elements in İskender Pala's novels

İskender Pala is one of the contemporary writers who produces works in many genres. These works are generally historical in nature. In addition, the writer, who attaches great importance to the sacrifices made for the sake of love, uses descriptions to describe divine love and material love for the beloved. İskender Pala presents his works to his readers using a simple language that everyone can understand, and frequently uses proverbs and idioms. Pala, who also uses historical information without straying from reality, frequently uses the intertextuality technique. İskender Pala does not only mention the past in his works, but also refers to current international strategies. This study provides information about İskender Pala's life, literary personality and works. In our study, traditional and religious findings are examined in İskender Pala's novels Abum Rabum (2023), Surname (2022), Od (2011), Efsane (2013), Mihmandar (2022), Katre-i Matem (2022), Babil'de Ölüm, İstanbulda Aşk (2018) and Şah Sultan (2010). The examinations are classified under seven headings: Proverbs and Idioms, Religious Life, Legendary Figures, Daily Life, Sufi Elements, Folk Beliefs and Superstitions. In our study, general information is given about the concept of tradition, love and tradition, language and tradition, literature and tradition, Sufism and tradition are discussed together. Traditional and religious elements have an important place in İskender Pala's works.