Islamic Solidarity and Transnational Advocacy: The Case of Mehmet Akif Ersoy and Iran
Journal: İçtimaiyat
Year: 2025

Cultural and historical similarities play a crucial role in fostering interactions between nations, while overlooking these commonalities can exacerbate perceived differences. Iran and Turkey share deep religious, linguistic, and literary traditions, which have historically influenced intellectual exchanges between the two nations. Mehmet Akif Ersoy, a prominent Turkish poet and thinker, exemplified this connection through his admiration for Iranian literature, particularly the works of Saadi Sh