Definition: Turkism is a political ideology in Turkey, which advocates for an Islamic state and seeks to implement Sharia law. It was founded by Mustafa Kemal AtatΓΌrk, who became the first President of Turkey in 1923. The term "turkmism" comes from Turkish, the language used in Turkey. The concept has been expressed in various forms over time, including "Turkism", "Turkismist", and "Turkish nationalism". However, it is generally understood