Abstract
ABDÜRREZZAK EFENDİZÂDE MEHMET SÂDIK EFENDİ (6 May 1832-9 April 1899)
In this study, Mehmet Sâdık Efendi, who served in the mufti office, which is considered to be important in socio-cultural and religious life of Adana for many years, and who was in charge of mudarris, clerk, parliamentary membership and orphans director before the duty of mufti, was discussed.
In the study, firstly the kadi, mudarris and mufti officers, which constitute the class of ilmiyye, were mentioned. Then, Mehmet Sadık Efendi, who made up the basis of his work, was informed about Efendi's family life, educational status, languages known, age at work, salaries received and tasks he had done. In addition, three of the documents in the register file belonging to Mehmet Sadık Efendi were added to the appendices created in the last part of the study.
Keywords
Mehmet Sâdık Efendi, Adana, Mufti