İbrahim Arvas i̇n Turkish political life

Ibrahim Arvas, who was the representative of the Naqshbandi in the east Arvas family as a member of the CHP ranks for twenty-seven years in terms of his life and work in the parliament was considered to be a personality worthy of investigation. Arvas has attracted attention not only with the identity of sheikh, but also with the identity of popularity which is highly respected among the people. The political parties' policies of attracting the masses in the east for many years paved the way for Arvas and the sheikhs like him to play a role in politics. Thus, the CHP was able to build a bridge between the eastern people and its support under Van's influence in Van for 27 years. Ibrahim Arvas was appointed as a member of parliament after the establishment of the First Assembly. Between 1923 and 1950, Arvas served as an MP for Van and Hakkari for eight terms in the CHP. He devoted the last ten years of his political life to the development of the east, the fight against communism and the expansion of religious education. While examining Arvas's life, we will examine his efforts in the opening of the Imam Hatip Schools and Theology Faculty and also examine the development of these institutions and the effects of the law proposals submitted to the parliament. In addition, during the hottest periods of secularism debates, Arvas's position and its effectiveness in the debates will be discussed. Key Words: Arvas, Sheikh, Naqshbandi, Van, Imam Hatip Schools.