Cyclicality in religious structures

In this study, the "cycle" doctrine of Batiniyya and Batini structures which are found in the sub-structure of Shia and which later differ in Imamate are discussed. This research consists of introduction and two parts. In the introductory section, we first talked about the belief differences experienced bythe Islamic world. Then we elaborated on the Shia, which formed the ground of the Batiniyya. After that we analyzed Batini/ Batiniyya concept and tried to determine the meaning of this concept gained in different periods of time and different parts of the world. At thesame time, we tried to identify the meaning of this concept as a term. Later, we analyzed the socio-cultural, political and economic reasons that causes the evolution and spread of the concept of "Batini". Besides, we tried to deal with the branches of Shia and Batini movements that regarded as the origin of Batiniyya, such as Hattabiyya, Kaysaniyya, Qarmatis, Fatimis, Nusayris, Razzis, Yazidis, Bahais, Alawi/ Bektashis and the Companions/ people of Haqq. In the first section, we have revealed the effect of the cyclic doctrine in the Batini branches on the principles of faith. We have discussed what ideas the circularity thought has led to emerge in the branches. In the second part, we tried to approach to the doctrines of "seven cycles, tenasuh, Millenium and Hulul" comparatively, as they are believed to affect Batini movement.