At Nef Foundation, we aim to increase social benefit, pass on awareness of sensitivity to future generations, and act with the mission of making a lasting difference in people’s lives. We believe in the importance of adding value to lives, being a solution to problems, and making a difference with our actions, and we carry out our work accordingly.
Our projects in the field of culture and arts are among the most prominent activities that help us realize our mission. We took our first step in this area by establishing the Nef Philharmonic Orchestra in 2018 , and we are happy to reach thousands of people with the universal language of music. With the concerts we organize both nationally and internationally, we aim to ensure that valuable works and personalities who have left their mark on society are constantly remembered and that our cultural heritage is kept alive for generations.
Another important initiative in the field of culture and arts is the Nef Foundation Kenan Rifâî International Sufi Research Center, which you are currently visiting. In our center, we fulfill the function of being a multifaceted research institution by protecting intangible cultural heritage, conducting national/international scientific studies, exhibiting original collections and artifacts on the subject, and continuing educational activities such as conferences.
We strive to continuously expand our sphere of influence by cooperating with private/public institutions and organizations that pursue the public interest, as well as universities, museums and institutes in Turkey and abroad.
At Nef Foundation, we aim to increase social benefit, pass on awareness of sensitivity to future generations, and make a lasting difference in people’s lives. Our projects in the field of culture and arts are an important part of this mission. With the Nef Philharmonic Orchestra, which we established in 2018, we reach thousands of people through the universal language of music. Through national and international concerts, we aim to keep our cultural heritage alive and constantly remind people of valuable works and personalities who have left their mark.
With the Nef Foundation Kenan Rifâî International Sufi Research Center, we conduct scientific studies, collection exhibitions and educational activities while preserving cultural heritage. We aim to expand our impact nationally and internationally by collaborating with public and private institutions.
Sufi History with Mefhumlarla Exhibition Hall
In our exhibition hall, which is advised by Prof. Dr. Reşat Öngören from the Institute of Sufi Studies, you will find yourself wandering through those periods with graphics, objects and installations that explain the history of Sufism through concepts.
Kenan Rifai Exhibition Hall
In our exhibition hall, curated by Burçak Madran and featuring a biographical narrative of Kenan Rifâî (Hz), one of the last Ottoman Sufis, you will meet with Meşkûre Sargut Collection, which is honored with the Sacred Relics (Sakal-ı Şerîf, Ravza-i Mutahhara cover, inner and outer covers of Kaaba-i Muazzama) of Kerim Foundation, registered as a collector with the Museum of Turkish Islamic Art (TİEM).
Sufi History with Mefhumlarla Exhibition Hall
In our exhibition hall, which is advised by Prof. Dr. Reşat Öngören from the Institute of Sufi Studies, you will find yourself wandering through those periods with graphics, objects and installations that explain the history of Sufism through concepts.
Kenan Rifai Exhibition Hall
In our exhibition hall, curated by Burçak Madran and featuring a biographical narrative of Kenan Rifâî (Hz), one of the last Ottoman Sufis, you will meet with Meşkûre Sargut Collection, which is honored with the Sacred Relics (Sakal-ı Şerîf, Ravza-i Mutahhara cover, inner and outer covers of Kaaba-i Muazzama) of Kerim Foundation, registered as a collector with the Museum of Turkish Islamic Art (TİEM).
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