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# Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan: “If Akif were alive, he would want the integration of religious sciences and natural sciences.”

## Bilgi

| Özellik | Değer |
|---------|-------|
| **Kategori** | haber |
| **Yayın Tarihi** | 2022-01-27 |
| **Güncelleme** | 2026-02-28 |
| **Kaynak** | [Üsküdar Haber Ajansı](https://uha.com.tr/prof-dr-nevzat-tarhan-if-akif-were-alive-he-would-want-the-integration-of-religious-sciences-and-natural-sciences) |

## Özet

**National Poet Mehmet Akif Ersoy** was commemorated on the **86th** anniversary of his passing at the panel organized by **Üsküdar Üniversitesi** under the title "**From Tradition to Future: Asım's Generation and Globalization**". Üsküdar Üniversitesi Founding Rector, Psychiatrist **Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan**, who gave the opening speech, **emphasized that Ersoy was a person of character, honor, and nobility.**  Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan said, "The public loved Mehmet Akif very much due to his pure, innocent, and oppressed stance. **Mehmet Akif is a worthy role model for Asım's generation. If he were alive, he would want the integration of religious sciences and natural sciences. Therefore, Asım's generation should be a generation that can unite this world and the hereafter, religious sciences and natural sciences.** Today, we are talking about the metaverse. **This world is the metaverse of the hereafter. One should not only think worldly but also value eternal life.**"

## İçerik

![](https://cdn.uskudar.edu.tr/uploads/images/2022/01/27/800/gelenekten-gelecege-11.png)

National Poet Mehmet Akif Ersoy was commemorated on the 86th anniversary of his passing at the panel organized by Üsküdar Üniversitesi Globalization and Youth Issues Application and Research Center (KÜGEMER).

At the online panel moderated by journalist Şaban Özdemir, National Poet Mehmet Akif Ersoy was discussed within the context of "From Tradition to Future: Asım's Generation and Globalization".

Üsküdar Üniversitesi Founding Rector Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan evaluated the life of poet Mehmet Akif Ersoy in a political-psychological context across 3 periods, which he defined as despotism, constitutional monarchy, and republic. 

**Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan: "Mehmet Akif adopted an ideal like Asım's generation"**

Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan stated that three periods can be mentioned when examining Mehmet Akif Ersoy's life: "Mehmet Akif set an ideal like Asım's generation. The first period in his life is the period before the constitutional monarchy, known as despotism in the terminology of that time. We can list these periods as the period of despotism, constitutional monarchy, and republic. When we evaluate the situation of the Ottoman Empire from a political psychology perspective, we can say that during the period of despotism, trials were secret, while investigations were open. This situation shows the exact opposite of what it is now. According to universal legal systems, trials were conducted in secret during the period before the constitutional monarchy. A system where justice was rarely possible to postpone was implemented." he said.

**Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan: "Abdulhamid Han realized the world was changing"**

Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan stated that Abdulhamid Han, realizing the world was changing, uttered Bediüzzaman Said Nursi Hazretleri's words 'either a new state, or collapse,' and continued his remarks as follows:

"Abdulhamid was a person with a vision for the future. He had realized what was to come, seen a wind of freedom blowing in the world, and declared the Second Constitutional Monarchy. The most important feature of science is its predictability. Politicians plan for the next election. In a company, individuals without a vision, only a mission, focus solely on the company's current situation, whereas top management possesses vision, thinks strategically, and tries to foresee the next few years. Universities also determine the vision of politics in democratic countries. That's why universities also have responsibilities for predictability. It is very important for universities to be autonomous and capable of making independent decisions in this regard. Thus, they provide information, and the decision for implementation rests with the decision-makers. If universities cannot express their views, they have become politicized, suppressed, and distanced from democracy."

**Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan: "Mehmet Akif was a strong advocate of the constitutional monarchy"**

Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan stated that Mehmet Akif also adopted the idea of 'either a new state or collapse,' like Abdulhamid: "When the constitutional monarchy was declared and freedom came during that period, problems arose in the East. People questioned whether they would be placed under the command of an Armenian officer. During the discussions, competence and merit were constantly emphasized. It was highlighted that competence and merit were more important than nationality in such situations. Mehmet Akif also became one of the strong advocates of the constitutional monarchy. The constitutional monarchy did not continue due to the mistakes of the Committee of Union and Progress. The nation was also not yet ready for a constitutional monarchy. If the constitutional monarchy had continued, Turkey would currently be under a constitutional monarchy system like England, Belgium, and Denmark. It would have been a symbolic monarchy. The sultanate and caliphate would have continued, but because the constitutional monarchy continued, there would have been a slow transition to a system of freedoms." he said.

**Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan: "The March 31st incident was the most important problem of the period"**

Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan reminded that the most important problem of that period was the outbreak of the March 31st incident, and continued his words as follows:

"The March 31st incident overturned everything. It lasted 13 days, but for 10 days, there was no intervention. The army commanded by Mahmut Şevket Pasha suppressed the uprising in 3 days, but he was also killed. It is known that the deep state was disturbed by Mahmut Şevket Pasha. During this process, Mehmet Akif also defended the constitutional monarchy. Abdulhamid acted liberally in the first period. In the constitutional monarchy, he developed a vision that proclaimed 'either a new state or collapse,' rather than advocating for the sultanate. Upon transitioning to the Republican era, Mehmet Akif encountered a despotism more severe than that of the late Ottoman period. He saw that the fundamental values he cherished most were beginning to disappear. The adhan was Turkified, and benches were placed in some mosques. Independence Courts were established, and gallows seriously appeared everywhere. People who did not wear hats began to be executed. These are not debated in Turkey today, but unfortunately, events that did not comply with universal law occurred during that period."

**Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan: "Mehmet Akif is a symbol of nobility, character, and honor"**

Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan, stating that Mehmet Akif went to Egypt after these events and upon his return, saw that people were afraid to approach him, said: "Those who went to Mehmet Akif started to be monitored. He was not assassinated but lost his life hungry and thirsty. His funeral was carried out by Istanbul University students in 1936. Society loves Mehmet Akif tremendously. The reason for this love is his pure, innocent, and oppressed stance. He was victimized but never rebelled. Even if he opposed, he did not rebel. It is also said that Mehmet Akif had the copy of the Quran he translated burned so that it would not be misused. Mehmet Akif departed this world amidst difficulties, but I believe he holds a very important position in the sight of Allah. Because he did not compromise his hereafter for worldly gain. Mehmet Akif Ersoy is a symbol of nobility, character, and honor. He is a worthy role model for Asım's generation."

**Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan: "This world is the metaverse of the hereafter"**

Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan reminded of Mehmet Akif's words 'We must make the Quran speak to the comprehension of the age,' and concluded his remarks as follows:

"With these words, Mehmet Akif talks about the necessity of translating the Holy Quran to the understanding of this age. In the understanding of this age, scientific soundness has replaced religious soundness. If Mehmet Akif were alive today, he would want the integration of religious sciences and natural sciences. When the two come together, we find the truth. The purpose of science is to seek and find the truth. In Asım's generation, we need this mental transformation. Modernism offered us happiness as 'have something, be happy.' Always externally motivated happiness. True happiness is not externally motivated happiness; it is internal happiness. Internal happiness is also the happiness of meaning. If a person attaches meaning to a subject and strives for it, they can grasp the meaning and be happy. But those who cannot grasp meaning, even if they have everything, cannot be happy and commit suicide. Fleeting things cannot make a person happy. There must be an enduring meaning in human life. Asım's generation should be a generation that can unite this world and the hereafter, religious sciences and natural sciences. Today, we are talking about the metaverse. Actually, this world is the metaverse of the hereafter. We are walking around with our avatars. One should not only think worldly but also value eternal life. Mehmet Akif Ersoy left us a very beautiful work like Safahat. We should thank him for leaving us a work like the National Anthem that sends shivers down our spine every time we read it."

**Prof. Dr. İsmail Barış: "The youth idealized by Mehmet Akif Ersoy possess good morals"**

Üsküdar Üniversitesi KÜGEMER Director Prof. Dr. İsmail Barış pointed out the importance of explaining National Poet Mehmet Akif Ersoy to the youth. Prof. Dr. İsmail Barış said, "One of the most prominent characteristics of the youth idealized by Mehmet Akif Ersoy is possessing good morals. According to Akif, morality without knowledge leads to lethargy and weakness; immoral knowledge, on the other hand, causes the poisoning of nations' souls. In one of his poems, he advises the youth on this matter: 'Hadi tahsilini ikmale tez elden, hadi sen! / Çünkü milletlerin ikbali için evlâdım / Marifet bir de fazilet, iki kudret lazım.' That is to say, complete your education as soon as possible. Because for the future of nations, you need two strengths: one is knowledge, and the other is virtue."

**Prof. Dr. İsmail Barış: "Mehmet Akif Ersoy united these two characteristics in his person"**

Prof. Dr. İsmail Barış noted that these two characteristics are important for young people to regulate themselves and the world: "It is essential that 'marifet,' meaning knowledge, science, and technology, be under the protection of the 'irfan fanusu' (lantern of wisdom/mystical knowledge). 'Fazilet' (virtue), on the other hand, means ensuring that national, religious, and moral values dominate the lives of individuals, youth, and society. If we can raise young people with these two characteristics, such a nation and its individuals will uphold human dignity and honor not only for their own nation but for all nations of the world. Mehmet Akif Ersoy is a person who united these two characteristics in his person. Ersoy, on one hand, became acquainted with natural sciences by studying veterinary medicine, on the other hand, became the most influential and important literary figure of his era, and furthermore, managed to be a good politician and a good family man. Politically, he is an intellectual who combined religious will with national will." he said.

**Prof. Dr. Ergün Yıldırım: "Mehmet Akif criticizes both modernism and tradition"**

Prof. Dr. Ergün Yıldırım, a Faculty Member at Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University, Department of Sociology, thanked Üsküdar Üniversitesi, saying, "Commemorating Akif actually means commemorating this nation. Speaking about Akif is speaking about the Turkish intellectual. Reflecting on Akif is actually reflecting on the ideal intellectual in Turkey." Prof. Dr. Ergün Yıldırım stated that Mehmet Akif criticized modernism: "He doesn't just criticize modernity. While establishing a relationship with tradition, he also maintains a distance from it. He also criticizes tradition. For example, his poem 'Mahalle Kahvehanesi' (Neighborhood Coffeehouse) is important in this respect. In 'Mahalle Kahvehanesi,' he meticulously portrays a Muslim society being closed off to the present, clinging entirely to tradition, being lazy, living away from science, neglecting family values, and idly wasting their lives in coffeehouses. Then he criticizes it."

**Assoc. Prof. Dr. Süleyman Doğan: "Mehmet Akif Ersoy is a synthesis personality"**

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Süleyman Doğan, a Faculty Member at Yıldız Technical University, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, stated that Mehmet Akif Ersoy is a synthesis personality: "Mehmet Akif's father, Tahir Efendi, was a professor of Balkan origin. He was sent from Albania to acquire knowledge, but when he arrived here, the Fatih professors did not let Tahir Efendi leave, saying, 'We need you.' Mehmet Akif grew up in such an environment. Place, time, and geographies are very effective in the formation of personality and character. He received his religious education to his core. His mother, Şerife Hanım, was originally from Bukhara, Turkestan. She settled in Tokat, appearing as a very devout and believing woman. One side is Turkestan, the other is the Balkans. Such a personality in terms of climate and geography. His father enrolled him in a modern school, while his mother wanted him to receive madrasah education. Ersoy, raised in such a family, received a modern education. Therefore, he emerges as a personality that would combine both East and West." Assoc. Prof. Dr. Süleyman Doğan, stating that Mehmet Akif Ersoy was a multifaceted personality, an intellectual, and a scholar, said that Mehmet Akif fought against ignorance, bigotry, and despotism. Doğan also noted that Akif highlighted the shortcomings in education in his work 'Asım's Generation.'

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