Kutbüddin Iznikî's Mukaddime of Topkapı copy (1b-50b) Introduction-the text-translation-glossary

Manuscript written under the name of Turkish Anonymous Book of Catechism is one of the earliest copies of Mukaddime belonging to Kutbüddin İznikî, first samples of Turkish Catchecism. This research aims to identify linguistic characteristics of the text and present an insight idea to the era which the text belongs. This research followed a course, that is, firstly, text has been transformed from Arabic to Latin with the help of transcription alphabet. And then, it has been translated to modern day Turkish. In the process, preserving syntax and vocabulary consistency has been taken care of. Glossary dealing the amphipoly also includes a grammer index. The discoveries from the text are stated in the abstract section. Text belongs to Old Anatolian Turkish era from the perspective of linguistic characteristics. It is also known that this era was developing within itself. As a consequence this manuscript can be placed to the ending of 15th century and begining of 16th century of Old Anatolian Turkish era. This research has a great value because it shows us that formational characteristics haven't broken off their ties with Old Turkish era and it gives us an opportunity to follow the course which Arabic originated Turkish words has taken. Key Words: Turkish Language, Old Anatolian Turkish, catechism, Kutbüddin İznikî, Mukaddime