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The Rituals to Enter the Circle of Chivalries

Chivalry is the favourite ethical perfection, the origin of which can be found in the divine and clean nature of mankind. This ritual was first an ethical and practical code of conduct among chivalries (ayyars) and champions. When it was combined with piety, religion and mysticism, it manifested itself as spiritual chivalry. At this time, different conditions and rituals were devised for it and a hierarchy, some special terms and rituals became common among them. This article, using the important sources on this topic, describes the special rituals to enter the circle of chivalries, expresses some of the common terms, and mentions their mysterious and delicate meanings.