The basic reason for the strength of the state founded by Oguz Han is that it rested on strong and wise customs. As long as rules and order are respected, power and strength are enhanced. We too should maintain and preserve the customs of Oguz Han.

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There have been many rulers from the descendants of Oguz Han. In every century there have been many powerful and fortunate rulers from the 24 Oguz tribes. The Oguz lineage reigned for a long time. For example, the Salyrs reigned for a period, and after them there came several other famous rulers. In this way, through the stories of each ruler, the history of the offspring of Oguz lasted.

We know from which tribe or son of Oguz Han each ruler or beg comes. The Soltans of Seljuk and their fathers were also great and famous rulers. Rulers from the Oguz lineage reigned in the lands of Iran and Turan, and even in the large area from Egypt to China for more than four hundred years. In Ruhnama, their history is briefly told within the context of the history of the people of Oguz.

Gorkut Ata of the Baýat clan lived in the age shortly after the Prophet (peace be upon him). Gorkut Ata was the wise man of the Oguz people. What he said happened; he foretold the future. Allah inspired his heart.

One day, Mahyýa, the ruler of Merw, was given a letter confirming his position as ruler by the Caliph Ali. In the letter it said, “In the name of Allah, the Great and Merciful, may the works of those who follow the just be easy. Oraz Mahyýa, the ruler of Merw, came to me. I am very pleased at his visit.” This was after the Muslim army had entered these lands and stayed in the region and Türkmens and other clans and tribes