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Purpose: In this study, the tendency to return to Syria in faith-based Syrian refugee communities has been problematized. The aim of the research is to reveal how the issue of return is perceived from the perspective of Syrians. Methodology: In the study, which was examined with the qualitative method approach, in-depth individual interviews were conducted with 19 people, including community members and group leaders in faith-based communities. Findings: The research findings on the return to Syria in faith-based Syrian refugee communities brought up two main arguments. These are, firstly, those who reject complete return, and secondly, those who accept conditional return. The reasons for those who totally refuse to return are as follows: lack of security of life against the regime and organizations, the devastating results of the war, loss of family and relatives, opposition to the regime, rights not guaranteed, the regime still in office, having citizenship and being relatively integrated and establishing an order in Turkey. The reasons for those who accept conditional return are as follows: the end of the war, the provision of security and infrastructure services, the change of the current regime, the provision of freedom of belief. Originality: This study analyzes return trends in faith-based Syrian refugee communities in the context of migration literature and United Nations criteria.As a result, under these conditions, the return of Syrians in Turkey does not comply with relevant criteria due to the ongoing security problems, humanitarian needs not met and the current regime still in office.

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