The spread of Islam in Anatolia during the period of the companions (610-720) and traces of the companions in Anatolia

The subject of the research is the spread of Islam in Anatolia during the period of the Companions and the material and spiritual traces of the Companions in Anatolia. The purpose of the research is to examine the conquests of the Companions in Anatolia, the determination of the companions who participated in these conquests, and the material remains and spiritual effects left by the Companions in Anatolia. In this context, the Companions who came to Anatolia for whatever reason were identified and the places attributed to the Companions today (especially the tombs) were examined. It has been observed that there are tombs claimed to belong to the Companions in many towns of Anatolia. An attempt has been made to determine whether these tombs are actually tombs. Inscriptions, if any, were examined and historical records were tried to be accessed. Again, narratives involving different companions have been encountered in folk beliefs. We determined the data about our subject from the sources of siyer, megâzî, tabât, fütuh and Islamic history. We also conducted field research. We determined the real situations of the findings obtained in the field research in the context of basic sources, using the analysis, comparison and criticism method and expressed our opinions. We examined similar studies that have been done previously on this subject. We also analyzed and criticized these studies and revealed their shortcomings. Keywords: İslamic History, Companions, Anatolia, Conquest, Anatolian Companions, Tabakat, Buldan, Tomb, Maqam.