The life and political activities of Sheikh Ubeydullah River in the light of his mathenavi named Tuhfetu'l-Ahbab

Sheikh Ubeydullah Nahri (d. 1883) was an important religious and political figure who lived in the 19th century. One of his works, "Tuhfetu'l-Ahbâb", provides in-depth information about his life, thoughts and political activities. This mathnawi is an important source for understanding Sheikh Ubeydullah's role, especially in the social and political structure of the period. Life: Sheikh Ubeydullah Nahri was born and raised in one of the important Sufi and religious centers of Anatolia. During his education, he took lessons from the leading scholars and Sufis of the period and with this accumulation of knowledge, he was influential in both the religious and political fields. His Sufi understanding and extensive religious knowledge allowed him to gain a respected place in society. The mathnawi details his political ideals and the activities he carried out in line with these ideals. His criticisms of various administrative problems of the Ottoman Empire and the struggles he carried out in this context constitute his political profile. "Tuhfetü'l-Ahbâb" and its Content: "Tuhfetü'l-Ahbâb" provides important clues to understand the personality and world of thought of Sheikh Ubeydullah. The mathnawi addresses issues such as his political and religious views, his criticisms of the social structure of the period, and how these criticisms were transformed into action. Conclusion: When the life and political activities of Sheikh Ubeydullah Nehri are evaluated in the light of the mathnawi "Tuhfetü'l-Ahbâb", his influence in both the religious and political fields can be better understood. This work reveals his important role in the social and political structure of the period and how he directed the changes in this structure.