Interview

A)Candidates applying to the school will meet with one of the senior officials.

The candidate is asked if they have received familial permission, followed by a rigorous interview.

Introduction

B)After the interview, participants are given detailed information about the 1001-day service program, which is an exercise in self-discipline. They are informed that they cannot graduate without completing this program.

The candidate's sincerity about this commitment is evaluated in detail.

Individuals nominated for consideration.

C)After accepting the conditions and completing all procedures, the applicant sits at the “observation station” in the kitchen for three days to consider if they can remain there.

The applicant observes the life and services other students perform at the observation station for three days, speaking only when necessary and as much as needed.

After three days of observation, reflection, and assessment, if both parties reach a positive conclusion, applicants can proceed to the second part of admissions.

Applicants phase

C)Accepted applicants immediately begin to serve 18 days before completing enrollment.

The Final Interview

D)Students who complete 18 days of service are then handed over to the Executive Chef, also known as "Aşçı Dede," for the final interview.

If the candidate is considered ready after spending 18 full days in active service with other students, the final enrollment occurs.

Taking the pledge, or "ikrar," refers to the vow given by a person to the executive elder, stating that they will adhere to all the rules of the school.

Applicants who have completed the 18 day enrollment process must pledge to follow the school's path and practices.

A ceremonial gathering is organized to facilitate this process. During the gathering, elders provide guidance to the new students about the requirements of this path. They also ask the students to pledge to uphold the principles of "keeping their hands, waist, and tongue in check."

This ceremony signifies that a young person, regardless of gender, has reached a stage where they fully embrace their identity and take responsibility for their actions.

AdabArkan: This term encompasses the principles and etiquette that should be observed, such as rules of conduct.

It is the name given to these rules of etiquette that school members must follow.

In this context, adhering to adab is the primary source or starting point for achieving a successful outcome. Therefore, maintaining adab is of great importance.

“Adabarkan” refers to rules accepted with genuine conviction and wholehearted approval, while rigid rules are often followed out of fear. These rigid rules are easily broken at the first opportunity, exposing their illusory nature.