OverviewA Turkish teacher whose books explained belief and worship for everyday readers.CategoryScholarPeriodc. 1883 – 1971 CE
Life and settingBilmen studied and taught in Ottoman and republican religious institutions. He served as Istanbul's mufti and briefly headed Turkey's Presidency of Religious Affairs.Source: TDV Encyclopaedia of Islam
Work and legacyHis Büyük İslam İlmihali became a widely used guide to belief and worship. He also wrote extensive works on Islamic law and Qur’anic interpretation.Source: TDV Encyclopaedia of Islam
SourcesOriginal concise biography based on the cited references. Historical reports, later devotional traditions and uncertain dates are distinguished where relevant.TDV Encyclopaedia of Islam
