Özet:

The concept known as Nur-ı Muhammadi (The Light of Muhammad) or Hakikat-i Muhammadiye (The Truth of Muhammad) refers in Sufism to the first being created. According to this understanding, which emerged under the influence of philosophical schools, the universe was created from this light. It was handed down from prophets to prophets, finally taking shape in Muhammad’s person (pbuh). It was handed through guardianship, and thanks to it, the universe continues to exist. This concept is frequently discussed in Sufi works, but since the 17th century, prose works titled Nur-name have been written where only Nur-ı Muhammedi is described. Nur-names written by Cafer Iyani Bey and Mustafa Takî Efendi have been identified so far in the Ottoman field of study. However, many prose Nur-names written in Chagatai Turkish are encountered in the Chagatai realm. Nur-names, which were identified in the journals containing the professional treatises, especially in the language of Chagatai, seem to have found their place as an important part of the Ahi community and culture. In this study, the concept of Nur-ı Muhammedî is discussed; Nur-names written in Ottoman Turkish and Chagatai Turkish are introduced and the Chagatai Nur-name with archive number 13758 in Koyunoğlu City Museum and Library is emphasised. In addition to the translation of the prose work, the translation into Turkey Turkish was made, the language and spelling elements that attract attention were mentioned and in this direction, it was revealed that the work was written in Chagatai Turkish after the classical period.